I used a column out of an 89 S-10. It has all the typical newer GM stuff, ignition key in column, dimmer switch control, wiper switch control, and tilt.
I'm not sure what the difference would be between the S-10 and 1500 columns, but the biggest thing is what are your fab skills like? I remade the column dash mount to get the column up higher in the dash, made a custom firewall mount, and modified the shaft slip joint. My 40 has a manual saginaw box.
Don