Hi All
I've got a steering column that I pulled long ago, and removed the steering wheel from it. Now I'm trying to figure out if it came out of a 1967 or a 1968 Cutlass. Can anybody tell me if they interchange? If not, what can I look for to distinguish which one it came out of. I've looked at 1967 and 1968 cars with the columns intact, but nothing is jumping out at me.

John

 

I think they were basically the same with the exception of minor differences in the shifter/directional handles and mounting brackets that do not effect installation. They both have shock absorbing intermediate shafts that allow them to collapse on impact.

 

Did '67 have four way flashers??

 

The 67 has a one piece long shaft to the steering box. The 68 has a two piece shaft.

 

Mine has 4 ways and 67 was the first year for the 2 piece .

 

68 is the first year for 2 piece

 

As in #4 above. The 68 has a big pot coupling near the firewall.