Question on a tilt column - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

powell72 · 11-21-2006, 12:27 AM

I got this tilt column last week and noticed the arm for the shift linkage is offset, all the other ones I have seen are straight. Does this look familiar to anyone?

**too much stuff** · 11-21-2006, 01:05 AM

I think the truck ones are straight. Looks like a van tilt to me. The plug in looks later also. Maybe someone who knows for sure can varify... Eric

Longhorn Man · 11-21-2006, 06:24 AM

no, that's not a van, the shaft is too short. Vans had a straight shifter arm too. Maybe a RV or something?
it really shouldn't matter, there's enough room for movement, you should be able to just hook it up and forget it.

ghackett1 · 11-21-2006, 07:09 AM

Wrong harness connector, and shift arm should be straight. But, the harness is an easy fix and the shift arm will probably work. Tilt RULES!

Huck · 11-21-2006, 08:52 AM

GM made/sold steering columns for Motor Homes, RV's, Industrial stuff---and I have seen many variations in both the harness, overall length, and shifter arms. You can adjust your lower steering column shaft length for just about any column and a harness adapter will allow for connection from/to any straight harness hookup. You should be good to go just make sure that your neutral safety switch location will work with your dash---most van's and some RV's require this to be relocated.

powell72 · 11-22-2006, 09:26 AM

Thanks guys, I knew it wasn't a van column and I have the harness adapter, my main concern was the offset arm. I knew someone on here would have an answer for me!

Bob Moore · 11-22-2006, 11:52 AM

The lettering on the PRNDLL is newer than 72. The shift lever is not P/U style but looks like a van.

The offset arm might work just fine by reversing the mounting of the rod retaining stud.

11-21-2006, 12:27 AM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Question on a tilt column I got this tilt column last week and noticed the arm for the shift linkage is offset, all the other ones I have seen are straight. Does this look familiar to anyone? __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

11-21-2006, 01:05 AM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: Question on a tilt column I think the truck ones are straight. Looks like a van tilt to me. The plug in looks later also. Maybe someone who knows for sure can varify... Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

11-21-2006, 06:24 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Question on a tilt column no, that's not a van, the shaft is too short. Vans had a straight shifter arm too. Maybe a RV or something? it really shouldn't matter, there's enough room for movement, you should be able to just hook it up and forget it.

11-21-2006, 07:09 AM	#4
ghackett1 68 C10 Longbed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 518	Re: Question on a tilt column Wrong harness connector, and shift arm should be straight. But, the harness is an easy fix and the shift arm will probably work. Tilt RULES!

11-21-2006, 08:52 AM	#5
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: Question on a tilt column GM made/sold steering columns for Motor Homes, RV's, Industrial stuff---and I have seen many variations in both the harness, overall length, and shifter arms. You can adjust your lower steering column shaft length for just about any column and a harness adapter will allow for connection from/to any straight harness hookup. You should be good to go just make sure that your neutral safety switch location will work with your dash---most van's and some RV's require this to be relocated.

11-22-2006, 09:26 AM	#6
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Question on a tilt column Thanks guys, I knew it wasn't a van column and I have the harness adapter, my main concern was the offset arm. I knew someone on here would have an answer for me! __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

11-22-2006, 11:52 AM	#7
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Question on a tilt column The lettering on the PRNDLL is newer than 72. The shift lever is not P/U style but looks like a van. The offset arm might work just fine by reversing the mounting of the rod retaining stud. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

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