Need clarification re: my tilt column for sale - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HeavyD · 11-19-2005, 03:41 AM

I have a board member interested in my column, but he is concerned it might be a converted van unit because of the clipped plug wires. To my knowledge the stubby splined end would indicate a true truck tilt, and I see no evidence of safety switch relocation, but I thought I would see what you board members thought. What do I have?? Thanks.

Longhorn Man · 11-19-2005, 06:56 AM

looks like the real deal.
The harness is probably fropm some one installing a replacement turn signal switch and not having an adapter to use.

70GMCer · 11-19-2005, 08:20 AM

Looks right to me also.....The van tilts have the neutral switch further up on the column. At least mine did.......

**special-K** · 11-19-2005, 09:21 AM

You`re right,it`s a truck unit with questionable wiring.As you described in your listing.

jsbgump · 11-19-2005, 01:02 PM

Looks like a real truck one to me.

HeavyD · 11-19-2005, 01:03 PM

Thanks everyone.

Rod · 11-19-2005, 01:34 PM

Take a look at the neutral safety switch and see how its hooked into the switch..if its a tab thats been folded back from the original inner tube into a grooved switch tab ...well then its original. It looks original to me from what I see here. Rod

69TowRig · 11-19-2005, 04:18 PM

My truck's original column had the hack-n-tap done to the harness. Someone replaced the column switch but couldn't find the half-moon style plug, so they hacked it. That's what you have there.

Rod · 11-19-2005, 08:59 PM

Some people just dont know how to get the switch plug through the column..so they hack it and attach it after...thats what I see there. So I agree with 69TowRig on that.

70short/step · 11-19-2005, 09:35 PM

If you ever have seen the van and truck tilts together would never forget the differences. Like said above....The short splined shaft is a truck and the position of the neutral safety switch is also a truck. Maybe we need to get someone who has a pic of the two side by side and keep it posted in a sticky. Heck there might be a pic in the FAQs
P.S.
I just installed a van tilt in my truck a couple of weeks ago so I know the one you have there is a truck!

**PICKMUP** · 11-19-2005, 09:45 PM

Left to right:
Van/Van with N switch in PU position/real 71-2 PU.

HeavyD · 11-20-2005, 03:23 AM

Hey, that is a good pic for comparison. Thanks again for all the help guys.

11-19-2005, 03:41 AM	#1
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Need clarification re: my tilt column for sale I have a board member interested in my column, but he is concerned it might be a converted van unit because of the clipped plug wires. To my knowledge the stubby splined end would indicate a true truck tilt, and I see no evidence of safety switch relocation, but I thought I would see what you board members thought. What do I have?? Thanks. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

11-19-2005, 06:56 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Need clarification re: my tilt column for sale looks like the real deal. The harness is probably fropm some one installing a replacement turn signal switch and not having an adapter to use.

11-19-2005, 08:20 AM	#3
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Need clarification re: my tilt column for sale Looks right to me also.....The van tilts have the neutral switch further up on the column. At least mine did....... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

11-19-2005, 09:21 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Need clarification re: my tilt column for sale You`re right,it`s a truck unit with questionable wiring.As you described in your listing. __________________ "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 ~

11-19-2005, 01:02 PM	#5
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Need clarification re: my tilt column for sale Looks like a real truck one to me. __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

11-19-2005, 01:03 PM	#6
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Need clarification re: my tilt column for sale Thanks everyone. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

11-19-2005, 01:34 PM	#7
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: Need clarification re: my tilt column for sale Take a look at the neutral safety switch and see how its hooked into the switch..if its a tab thats been folded back from the original inner tube into a grooved switch tab ...well then its original. It looks original to me from what I see here. Rod __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

11-19-2005, 04:18 PM	#8
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Need clarification re: my tilt column for sale My truck's original column had the hack-n-tap done to the harness. Someone replaced the column switch but couldn't find the half-moon style plug, so they hacked it. That's what you have there. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

11-19-2005, 08:59 PM	#9
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: Need clarification re: my tilt column for sale Some people just dont know how to get the switch plug through the column..so they hack it and attach it after...thats what I see there. So I agree with 69TowRig on that.

11-19-2005, 09:35 PM	#10
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Re: Need clarification re: my tilt column for sale If you ever have seen the van and truck tilts together would never forget the differences. Like said above....The short splined shaft is a truck and the position of the neutral safety switch is also a truck. Maybe we need to get someone who has a pic of the two side by side and keep it posted in a sticky. Heck there might be a pic in the FAQs P.S. I just installed a van tilt in my truck a couple of weeks ago so I know the one you have there is a truck! __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step Last edited by 70short/step; 11-19-2005 at 09:38 PM.

11-19-2005, 09:45 PM	#11
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Need clarification re: my tilt column for sale Left to right: Van/Van with N switch in PU position/real 71-2 PU. Attached Images

11-20-2005, 03:23 AM	#12
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Need clarification re: my tilt column for sale Hey, that is a good pic for comparison. Thanks again for all the help guys. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

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