Looking to replace the steering wheel and column on a 69 Bronco. Looking to get a chrome/ simplified look like the one in this blue truckhttps://photobucket.com/share/171adf3e-f0d3-4232-bc4f-6c897f3e00a7. Purely for cosmetics. Current https://photobucket.com/share/9c573046-6ec5-49d8-9af2-61643fc45224column functions fine. Where do I start? I found a wheel that I like the looks of (https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/mark-7-wood-steering-wheel?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21798560138&gbraid=0AAAAAD8cIr-aXW9TYCRG1L0EEQb0k1Yr0&gclid=CjwKCAjw4ufOBhBkEiwAfuC7-Znmb6-5yZaipjqfZUWOdBpSkP2RdY2yvyhWH1c6v4UQZxCQQS-f9RoCDEsQAvD_BwE) but there’s more to it than that. Thanks in advance
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Newbie- steering column wheel and cover replacement
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I would tend to point you towards the WH's Ididit direct fit column, not inexpensive... (You didn't say if you were looking for a tilt-column)
You will probably need an adapter for the steering wheel to the column, as well as the steering wheel.
If you go the direction of the Flaming river column (Tom's sells) be sure to check if the WH's steering wheel will work on it with either the WH's adapter or the Tom's. adapter. I had someone order all their parts needed and then the Steering wheel of choice would not bolt up to the Flaming river.
Wiring the turn signal switch does take some time as you have to convert the Bronco harness to a GM type plug. And you have to decide if you are keeping the factory dash Hazard light switch or convert to the GM style on the steering column. Can't have both.
That and the replacement columns are designed to use a ground to activate the horn, so you will need to wire up a horn relay. Your 69 turn signal switch, unless rewired, has a horn circuit with a hot and ground in it. It isn't that hard to do...
You will probably need an adapter for the steering wheel to the column, as well as the steering wheel.
If you go the direction of the Flaming river column (Tom's sells) be sure to check if the WH's steering wheel will work on it with either the WH's adapter or the Tom's. adapter. I had someone order all their parts needed and then the Steering wheel of choice would not bolt up to the Flaming river.
Wiring the turn signal switch does take some time as you have to convert the Bronco harness to a GM type plug. And you have to decide if you are keeping the factory dash Hazard light switch or convert to the GM style on the steering column. Can't have both.
That and the replacement columns are designed to use a ground to activate the horn, so you will need to wire up a horn relay. Your 69 turn signal switch, unless rewired, has a horn circuit with a hot and ground in it. It isn't that hard to do...
i have an IDIDIT column in my 77. it was a direct swap plug and play. it comes with a ford wiring plug so you'll swap over your column wires. as for steering wheels, you can get any wheel from the main vendors to fit and they usually offer an adapter if needed. start with your column then choose a wheel.
One thing to consider with a chrome column - you will see the column reflect off the windshield while you drive. It can be annoying.
