Although in reality, it too is a bypass-of the '70s-era GM (or aftermarket) steering column, that is. To avoid cutting up a perfectly good wiring harness just to accommodate signals, they can ...

Prior to 1969, GM had tilt steering columns in production ... to do this in order to create slack in the wiring harness, which is attached to the column housing. See All 16 Photos Remove the ...

Well, that was exactly how I'd describe the old electrical system on my '53 Chevy pickup ... an overdrive transmission, a tilt steering column, and all the creature comforts my truck won't ...