Restored/Converted Van Tilt Pics For Ricks1971 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Classic Bowties** · 09-20-2007, 01:04 PM

Ricks1971: Here are some pics of a original van tilt that has been restored (completely disassembled, blasted & refinished) and also converted to fit & look like a true truck tilt, only exception being the lower splined shaft is 2 & 1/4"s longer then the truck model but a 69-72 intermediate shaft will cover that issue. Other goodies replaced with correct truck parts were the turn signal switch and harness (correct plug), turn & tilt levers, upper rubber dash grommet & the lower rubber firewall to column seal and the n. safety/b.up light switch has been moved to the correct lower truck position. Cb

red71cheyenne · 09-20-2007, 02:13 PM

Thats purty...give you a dollar for it...

BurnoutNova · 09-20-2007, 05:56 PM

Please Post Price

**Ricks1971** · 09-20-2007, 08:04 PM

thats a picture of a van tilt converted he wanted me to see and its not for sale. He's selling me parts to fix the van tilt I have.

chipflyer · 09-20-2007, 09:19 PM

Very nice work, good job!

xshadow · 09-20-2007, 10:54 PM

any before pictures?

**Classic Bowties** · 09-21-2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xshadow

any before pictures?

I do not have any before pics of this particular restored Van tilt column but here are some pics of it sitting next to an un-restored (similar to what it used to look like) factory truck tilt to give you the before and after idea. Cb

Angelse68cal · 09-21-2007, 05:51 PM

How much is a complete rebulid kit for these I have a truck tilt thou.

xshadow · 09-21-2007, 11:57 PM

Where did you get the parts to restore your column? are there any rebuild kits out there?

RJGeister · 09-22-2007, 09:03 PM

Nice work on the van tilts!

A DIY kit would be something nice to offer. This way the column would be a drop-in. I have a van tilt that needs that kind of TLC.

Thanks,
Rich

xshadow · 09-22-2007, 11:03 PM

I was thinking a rebuild kit for a truck tilt would be nice. Any board member venders offer it?
I think this is in the wrong forum

**special-K** · 09-23-2007, 08:09 AM

I need to know a parts source,too.Does GM still have stuff?My floor shift column needs an upper bushing.Tearing into it today.

byrd · 09-23-2007, 10:28 AM

The column looks GREAT!! I like the gloss paint vrs the stock satin finish!

**Classic Bowties** · 09-23-2007, 08:47 PM

red71cheyenne, chipflyer, RJGeister & Byrd: Thanks for all the comments, they are appreciated and I have added a couple more pics of a restored factory truck tilt that was just finished for a fellow in Martinez, CA. Frank's column is done in a custom PPG color that was tinted to perfectly match a green repro steering wheel. Originally all 71/72 factory truck tilt columns came installed in a satin black finish with matching black steering wheel. Thanks again, Cb

Quote:

Originally Posted by xshadow

I was thinking a rebuild kit for a truck tilt would be nice. Any board member venders offer it?
I think this is in the wrong forum

xshadow: I have not heard of anyone selling a kit per say, I do however know that most of the parts needed to freshen up a tilt column are available in the reproduction market from most of the truck supply catalogs or see your favorite board vendor. I have added a pic of what tilt column parts are available aftermarket and commonly used when a column is restored. Note: after coming back inside to veiw and post pic I realized I left out the reverse light/neutral safety switch and the turn signal cancel cam but they are also available. Cb

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I need to know a parts source,too.Does GM still have stuff?My floor shift column needs an upper bushing.Tearing into it today.

special-k: I have not had any luck with GM on these factory tilt parts for a couple of years now, but I would check out your local dealer as you just never know. I have found a few dealers to have disco'ed items still hanging around. The last time I took a list of column p/n's into Ron Tonkin Chevrolet, five out of the nine parts he said he would have for me in a week came back as zeroed out-not found. All I ended up getting a hold of were some indicator housings, indicator lenses, shift lever housings springs and some shift lever pins. Cb

xshadow · 09-23-2007, 11:10 PM

I looked at lmc. The only turn signal switch that they had comes with an adaptor...yours look like the correct wiring. WOW you do nice work...I really like the green column.

**special-K** · 09-23-2007, 11:10 PM

Any other source for upper bushing?

BurnoutNova · 10-12-2007, 09:13 AM

do you sell these on craigslist?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/446077754.html

msgross · 10-12-2007, 01:01 PM

nice work, someone needs to do a FAQ writeup on restoring these.... I know that truckandcarshop.com has a lot of parts in the catalog. I need to convert my van tilt to a floor shift truck tilt...

09-20-2007, 01:04 PM	#1
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,877	Restored/Converted Van Tilt Pics For Ricks1971 Ricks1971: Here are some pics of a original van tilt that has been restored (completely disassembled, blasted & refinished) and also converted to fit & look like a true truck tilt, only exception being the lower splined shaft is 2 & 1/4"s longer then the truck model but a 69-72 intermediate shaft will cover that issue. Other goodies replaced with correct truck parts were the turn signal switch and harness (correct plug), turn & tilt levers, upper rubber dash grommet & the lower rubber firewall to column seal and the n. safety/b.up light switch has been moved to the correct lower truck position. Cb Attached Images

09-20-2007, 02:13 PM	#2
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Restored/Converted Van Tilt Pics For Ricks1971 Thats purty...give you a dollar for it... __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

09-20-2007, 05:56 PM	#3
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Restored/Converted Van Tilt Pics For Ricks1971 Please Post Price

09-20-2007, 08:04 PM	#4
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,787	Re: Restored/Converted Van Tilt Pics For Ricks1971 thats a picture of a van tilt converted he wanted me to see and its not for sale. He's selling me parts to fix the van tilt I have.

09-20-2007, 09:19 PM	#5
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Restored/Converted Van Tilt Pics For Ricks1971 Very nice work, good job! __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

09-20-2007, 10:54 PM	#6
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Restored/Converted Van Tilt Pics For Ricks1971 any before pictures?

09-21-2007, 05:51 PM	#8
Angelse68cal Cochino_Racing_909 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Posts: 280	Re: Restored/Converted Van Tilt Pics For Ricks1971 How much is a complete rebulid kit for these I have a truck tilt thou.

09-21-2007, 11:57 PM	#9
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Restored/Converted Van Tilt Pics For Ricks1971 Where did you get the parts to restore your column? are there any rebuild kits out there?

09-22-2007, 09:03 PM	#10
RJGeister Retired Air Force 87-09 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bonaire, Georgia 31005 Posts: 284	Re: Restored/Converted Van Tilt Pics For Ricks1971 Nice work on the van tilts! A DIY kit would be something nice to offer. This way the column would be a drop-in. I have a van tilt that needs that kind of TLC. Thanks, Rich

09-22-2007, 11:03 PM	#11
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Restored/Converted Van Tilt Pics For Ricks1971 I was thinking a rebuild kit for a truck tilt would be nice. Any board member venders offer it? I think this is in the wrong forum

09-23-2007, 08:09 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Restored/Converted Van Tilt Pics For Ricks1971 I need to know a parts source,too.Does GM still have stuff?My floor shift column needs an upper bushing.Tearing into it today. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-23-2007, 11:10 PM	#15
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Restored/Converted Van Tilt Pics For Ricks1971 I looked at lmc. The only turn signal switch that they had comes with an adaptor...yours look like the correct wiring. WOW you do nice work...I really like the green column.

10-12-2007, 09:13 AM	#17
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Restored/Converted Van Tilt Pics For Ricks1971 do you sell these on craigslist? http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/446077754.html Last edited by BurnoutNova; 10-12-2007 at 09:13 AM.

10-12-2007, 01:01 PM	#18
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Restored/Converted Van Tilt Pics For Ricks1971 nice work, someone needs to do a FAQ writeup on restoring these.... I know that truckandcarshop.com has a lot of parts in the catalog. I need to convert my van tilt to a floor shift truck tilt... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



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