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otsenre · 12-05-2007, 07:37 PM

Does this column and wheel look factory to you guys, I took it out of a 72 blazer, ThanksAttachment 319382

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cory321 · 12-05-2007, 07:47 PM

The wheel looks like a van wheel.I cant tell on the column

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-05-2007, 07:48 PM

Can't tell without seeing the lower end and the column itself. How far does the shaft stick out of the end?

Jim

otsenre · 12-05-2007, 08:04 PM

I will take better pics of column tommorrow, Thanks

724x4a/cchevy · 12-05-2007, 08:38 PM

Is the electrical wiring connector flat or U shaped? Cant tell from the pics. If its a later van column it will be flat. The factory tilts will be u shaped This is one way to tell, unless its all cut up which is what appears to be the case.

otsenre · 12-05-2007, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 724x4a/cchevy

Is the electrical wiring connector flat or U shaped? Cant tell from the pics. If its a later van column it will be flat. The factory tilts will be u shaped This is one way to tell, unless its all cut up which is what appears to be the case.

My curiosity got the best of me so I wnt to take a look, and sure enough its a flat connector , and does not have a red flasher button, (missing) It sure looked like a nice fit on blazer though. Any how can anybody use this? Thanks for all replies to all, ErnestAttachment 319418

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**too much stuff** · 12-05-2007, 09:56 PM

I could always use an extra tilt. Let us know how much shipped without the wheel.

Longhorn Man · 12-05-2007, 08:42 PM

the older van tilts had the same style connector, and the old red 4 way flasher switch. Since this unit has the long shifter arm, it is going to be the real deal, or an old van unit.
The lilt and turn signal levers are correct, but if memory serves, same thing, the old van units were too. (I think)
I have no clue what the steering wheel is, it doesn't look like any van I've robbed collumns out of, nor truck obviously... and being that it is so much smaller than the long shifter on there, it didn't come on that column.
From the photos taken, it looks like atruck unit, but like mentioned before, we need to see the other end of it to be certian.

cory321 · 12-05-2007, 08:50 PM

My uncle had a late 80's early 90's chevy work van.That the wheel looked similar

Longhorn Man · 12-05-2007, 09:57 PM

i zoomed in and couldn't quite tell, but I am 99% sure this is the real mc coy here.
The flat connector and flashe button... if the switch has been swapped out in the last 15 years or so, that was what they got straight from the dealer.

otsenre · 12-05-2007, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

i zoomed in and couldn't quite tell, but I am 99% sure this is the real mc coy here.
The flat connector and flashe button... if the switch has been swapped out in the last 15 years or so, that was what they got straight from the dealer.

My truck has a U shape connector, how do they make them fit on these flat connectors, without locating and rewiring another connector,

otsenre · 12-06-2007, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

i zoomed in and couldn't quite tell, but I am 99% sure this is the real mc coy here.
The flat connector and flashe button... if the switch has been swapped out in the last 15 years or so, that was what they got straight from the dealer.

I think you are right! here are pics next to a non tilt out of a 71 Cheyenne, They bothmeasures 22 1/2 inches from shift indicator to neutral safety, and everything looks identical other than steering wheel. They both have the flat wiring harness unstead of the U ! Thanks again to all, I think its a keeper, ErnestAttachment 319632

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1969k10stepside · 12-05-2007, 10:07 PM

There is an wiring adapter for anywhere from $5-$12 or so connecting the 2.

Longhorn Man · 12-05-2007, 10:24 PM

GM part number for the adaptor;
1894851

sick69 · 12-06-2007, 12:07 AM

Anyone have a truck column out of their truck they could measure? Or does anyone have a van column they could measure? We all know the van columns are 2-4 inches longer than the truck columns right? So if we can get a valid measurement from a known column Ernest should be able to measure the one he has and tell one way or the other.

Frank

sick69 · 12-06-2007, 12:19 AM

I have a non tilt column in my 70 does anyone know for sure if the nontilts are the same length as the truck tilts?

Frank

otsenre · 12-06-2007, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sick69

I have a non tilt column in my 70 does anyone know for sure if the nontilts are the same length as the truck tilts?

Frank

Thats a good idea, I do have a non tilt column, I will measure tommorrow! Thanks

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-06-2007, 05:32 AM

From your picture, the column appears to be an original truck column since the shaft only sticks out a couple of inches vs the Van tilt shaft which sticks out 5-6". Also, the neutral safety switch is in the right location and there is not a slot in the column where a van switch would have been.

The shift lever has the Van style knob on it but like the wheel and turn signal switch, it could have been changed.

Jim

**special-K** · 12-06-2007, 06:41 AM

What about the neutral safety location.Was it moved?

12-05-2007, 07:37 PM	#1
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	72 tilt wheel Does this column and wheel look factory to you guys, I took it out of a 72 blazer, ThanksAttachment 319382 Attachment 319383 Last edited by otsenre; 04-05-2008 at 09:57 AM.

12-05-2007, 07:47 PM	#2
cory321 Problem Child Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kettering Ohio Posts: 1,248	Re: 72 tilt wheel The wheel looks like a van wheel.I cant tell on the column __________________ 1972 gmc sierra grande 350/350 a/c soon`to get a new 350 I Survived Norwood

12-05-2007, 07:48 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: 72 tilt wheel Can't tell without seeing the lower end and the column itself. How far does the shaft stick out of the end? Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

12-05-2007, 08:04 PM	#4
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: 72 tilt wheel I will take better pics of column tommorrow, Thanks

12-05-2007, 08:38 PM	#5
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: 72 tilt wheel Is the electrical wiring connector flat or U shaped? Cant tell from the pics. If its a later van column it will be flat. The factory tilts will be u shaped This is one way to tell, unless its all cut up which is what appears to be the case. __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor Last edited by 724x4a/cchevy; 12-05-2007 at 08:39 PM.

12-05-2007, 09:56 PM	#7
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: 72 tilt wheel I could always use an extra tilt. Let us know how much shipped without the wheel. __________________ 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

12-05-2007, 08:42 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 72 tilt wheel the older van tilts had the same style connector, and the old red 4 way flasher switch. Since this unit has the long shifter arm, it is going to be the real deal, or an old van unit. The lilt and turn signal levers are correct, but if memory serves, same thing, the old van units were too. (I think) I have no clue what the steering wheel is, it doesn't look like any van I've robbed collumns out of, nor truck obviously... and being that it is so much smaller than the long shifter on there, it didn't come on that column. From the photos taken, it looks like atruck unit, but like mentioned before, we need to see the other end of it to be certian.

12-05-2007, 08:50 PM	#9
cory321 Problem Child Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kettering Ohio Posts: 1,248	Re: 72 tilt wheel My uncle had a late 80's early 90's chevy work van.That the wheel looked similar __________________ 1972 gmc sierra grande 350/350 a/c soon`to get a new 350 I Survived Norwood

12-05-2007, 09:57 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 72 tilt wheel i zoomed in and couldn't quite tell, but I am 99% sure this is the real mc coy here. The flat connector and flashe button... if the switch has been swapped out in the last 15 years or so, that was what they got straight from the dealer.

12-05-2007, 10:07 PM	#13
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: 72 tilt wheel There is an wiring adapter for anywhere from $5-$12 or so connecting the 2.

12-05-2007, 10:24 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 72 tilt wheel GM part number for the adaptor; 1894851

12-06-2007, 12:07 AM	#15
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: 72 tilt wheel Anyone have a truck column out of their truck they could measure? Or does anyone have a van column they could measure? We all know the van columns are 2-4 inches longer than the truck columns right? So if we can get a valid measurement from a known column Ernest should be able to measure the one he has and tell one way or the other. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

12-06-2007, 12:19 AM	#16
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: 72 tilt wheel I have a non tilt column in my 70 does anyone know for sure if the nontilts are the same length as the truck tilts? Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

12-06-2007, 05:32 AM	#18
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: 72 tilt wheel From your picture, the column appears to be an original truck column since the shaft only sticks out a couple of inches vs the Van tilt shaft which sticks out 5-6". Also, the neutral safety switch is in the right location and there is not a slot in the column where a van switch would have been. The shift lever has the Van style knob on it but like the wheel and turn signal switch, it could have been changed. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

12-06-2007, 06:41 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 72 tilt wheel What about the neutral safety location.Was it moved? __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-06-2007 at 06:44 AM.



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