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Re: cpp tilt
OK, got mine installed today so heres my opinion. I think its made in China since it has alot of quality control problems typical of China made stuff, but most of the problems are with the shift mechanism and wouldn't apply to a manual trans column.
Like 71meangreenc10 said, the indicator assembly is low quality. I was able to get the indicator to work well(the pointer points at the correct place in all gears) but I have a adjustable shift linkage and it took some fiddling to get it right.
When I first I first installed the shifter it wouldn't come out of park. It took some massaging with the dremel on the handle to get it to work.
The interlock system is a bit sloppy so when it pops into each range it doesn't feel as nice as a rebuilt OEM or high quality aftermarket Column.
The hazard switch on mine is very hard to operate, to the point where it feels like its going to break it and 2 of the 3 screws that attach the switch to the column were loose.
On the plus side, the fit was nice, the powder coat finish is nice and the tilt mechanism works well.
Overall, its cheaper and it shows it but it is a functional column and I think especially in a manual trans set-up its a viable option for a driver type truck and the price is right.
If you're putting it in a 67 or a 68 there's a few things to keep in mind though. It uses the 69-later flat style electrical connector for the signal switch but adapters are available. Also if I'm not mistaken, the splines for the steering wheel and possibly the steering shaft in 67-68 are different from 69-later and this column has the later style so the 67-68 factory stuff might not work so well with it. I put it in my 67 but since Im going to use a aftermarket wiring harness, steering shaft and steering wheel these were all non-issues for me.
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