Retrofit/Move Dimmer Switch to Column ['79 Spirit]

You may have to change the head on the column. Can't remember what year, but GM had a column stock with brights and wash that seemed to be a retrofit to the GM column. I think 85 was the year. The only thing I imagine is cruise control if equipped that may need wiring checked and rerouted. My 95 had one like that, but it was the newer bulkier column design.

I suggest a pick and pull check with 85 years of GM cars and mini vans. Bring a multimeter and a home made wiring reference to verify connections. I got by with a spanner and arms to chinese pull steering wheels off. Sort of like the heimlich of sorts, but abrupt jerks at the 9 and 3 oclock positions.

Scrappy wrote: Y'all, Since a good bit of its usage has been and will continue to be autocrossing, I'd like to install a "dead pedal" in my '79 Spirit, but that's obviously incompatible with the dimmer switch being in that spot. Are there any turn signal assemblies that can be used for this?  Yes, I realize some rewiring will be required, which isn't of concern for me. Thanks, Scrappy

I worked converting vans for wheelchair drivers.  A micro switch was fitted to the turn signal switch arm and wires run down to the foot switch.  I even put one in my Ford PU.

nickleone wrote: Sorry wrong term  it was a mini switch   https://tinyurl.com/n3z9kx42