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Originally Posted by Electro72
Curious. Why are the plugs curved? Seams like it would mount on the column.
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The curve helped installers slip the plug thru the steering wheel pivot housing [thing like a 1/2 grapefruit] down the underside of the column, [covered by the tin strip] and thru the space under the column before you secure the rubber steering panel gasket and cover steel.
It was later superceded by a flat contact strip that required a curved adapter to mate with the underdash connector. Now obsolete, as period-correct turn signal switch assemblies are available for the aftermarket.
Although I've had my truck since it was 5 years old, I don't recall seeing that underdash securing clip.