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chip46wis · 09-19-2005, 07:38 PM

Forgive me if this is being beat to heck---------I have a tilt column from a 85 1/2 truck,how can I wire this to my 69 stepside?----anyone know of adapters ect?

diagrams?

**kwmech** · 09-19-2005, 08:34 PM

Anything can be made to fit with enough time and money. Easier if you locate the proper year or a converted one out of a van. With the one out of the 85---relocation of the ignition, dimmer, and whatever options came in the blazer.

Longhorn Man · 09-20-2005, 02:03 PM

Windshild wipers, high beam, ignition switch, a much larger diameter column....
I'd sell it myself. I don't see a location for you there, but I know in my neck of the woods, you can get a van tilt that'll look 99% stock for 30 bucks any day of the week. (maybe not THAT common...but none the less)

Super Duck · 09-20-2005, 11:44 PM

I have the wire adapter. The way to make it fit is to trim the guage beazle and put longer bolt in the clamp under the dash. Also remember to use the shaft that goes to the steering box too. I had one in my truck, I took it out so there would only be one key hole. I kept trying to start the truck from the wrong one. stupid me.

vtblazer · 09-21-2005, 06:54 AM

No matter what, it's a class B fit.

Seem them installed though but to me it just doesn't look right at all.

Find the correct year column, you'll be glad you did.

09-19-2005, 07:38 PM	#1
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	tilt swap Forgive me if this is being beat to heck---------I have a tilt column from a 85 1/2 truck,how can I wire this to my 69 stepside?----anyone know of adapters ect? diagrams?

09-20-2005, 11:44 PM	#4
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	I have the wire adapter. The way to make it fit is to trim the guage beazle and put longer bolt in the clamp under the dash. Also remember to use the shaft that goes to the steering box too. I had one in my truck, I took it out so there would only be one key hole. I kept trying to start the truck from the wrong one. stupid me. __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

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09-19-2005, 08:34 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,630	Anything can be made to fit with enough time and money. Easier if you locate the proper year or a converted one out of a van. With the one out of the 85---relocation of the ignition, dimmer, and whatever options came in the blazer.

09-20-2005, 02:03 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Windshild wipers, high beam, ignition switch, a much larger diameter column.... I'd sell it myself. I don't see a location for you there, but I know in my neck of the woods, you can get a van tilt that'll look 99% stock for 30 bucks any day of the week. (maybe not THAT common...but none the less)

09-21-2005, 06:54 AM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	No matter what, it's a class B fit. Seem them installed though but to me it just doesn't look right at all. Find the correct year column, you'll be glad you did.



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