Tilt Columns...What works and what Doesn't - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

6T8&O-her-1 · 01-19-2009, 10:15 AM

As the Day draws closer to the 68 C10 Stepside landing in my Driveway, I am trying to get some information on Mods ahead of time. I will be getting a sh!t load of parts with it, Rotors, Spindles, Tilt columns (3) but have no idea what these parts came from. I will post pictures when I get them. But for Sh!ts and Grins, What GM vehicles, years and models can I get Tilt Columns from that will go in with the least amount of Sawing, tweaking, milling etc.? I know this question has been asked a million times and I have spend ALL weekend reading this forum!

The Wife is Pissed!!! ha ha ha...It definately brought back Night mares from the Minitruck days! I am new to the C10 Family after wanting one for 20+ years. Another Question, I may have a chance to get a 1965 C10 Stepside Box. Is there anyone on here who needs a Stepside Bed? I only want it for tailgate and a Step. I may just restore both and sell one of them completely done and primered Without the wood.

Security guy · 01-19-2009, 11:35 AM

Welcome from over here in Asheville. I'll be watching your pics and builds. Sounds like your very knowledgeable with the restoring/customizing thing. As far as the tilts, any from the 67-72 era and some vans up to late 70's I believe will work with a little customizing. I think they changed in the trucks in '73 to a 2.5" column. The 67-72's are a 2" column. Others on here will know more. I got a tilt for my truck out of a van/camper as it was a little different from the factory truck ones, but it'll work.

6T8&O-her-1 · 01-19-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Security guy

Welcome from over here in Asheville. I'll be watching your pics and builds. Sounds like your very knowledgeable with the restoring/customizing thing. As far as the tilts, any from the 67-72 era and some vans up to late 70's I believe will work with a little customizing. I think they changed in the trucks in '73 to a 2.5" column. The 67-72's are a 2" column. Others on here will know more. I got a tilt for my truck out of a van/camper as it was a little different from the factory truck ones, but it'll work.

Thanks Security Guy! Should be snowing in your parts today....we sit here and Dream of Snow. It only last for 1 day when we get it anyway. But, It gives me more time to Comb the yards for parts before the Crushers smash everything.
The U-pullit yards have plenty of these parts..I just gotta get the years right.
Thanks

72armyswbtruck · 01-19-2009, 03:27 PM

Tilt column up to 79 in the GMC and Chevy Vans, also in the motor homes.
They work with very little modification.

msgross · 01-19-2009, 03:41 PM

I pulled three out of vans... any chavy van with round headlights seemed to have a decent tilt.. if it had a tilt that is...

Green Machine · 01-20-2009, 05:44 PM

Check motorhomes too, they may be identical to a truck tilt, less mods than a van tilt.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-21-2009, 06:28 PM

Yep vans are a good source. What you need to avoid is a column with the ignition switch built in - as our trucks have it on the dash.

*OBTG62* · 01-21-2009, 08:06 PM

All van tilts need mods, no fun. Some good techs on this site for the column cuts. Or, get a real one. Try this guy; 865-654-2992 for tilts and at columns.

msgross · 01-21-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OBTG62

All van tilts need mods, no fun. Some good techs on this site for the column cuts. Or, get a real one. Try this guy; 865-654-2992 for tilts and at columns.

I'm still trying to figure out what mods need done? Is it the length? I plan on placing it closer to the dash so I don't think that it will matter...

Andy4639 · 01-21-2009, 08:33 PM

Here is one for sale.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324966

01-19-2009, 10:15 AM	#1
6T8&O-her-1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 31	Tilt Columns...What works and what Doesn't As the Day draws closer to the 68 C10 Stepside landing in my Driveway, I am trying to get some information on Mods ahead of time. I will be getting a sh!t load of parts with it, Rotors, Spindles, Tilt columns (3) but have no idea what these parts came from. I will post pictures when I get them. But for Sh!ts and Grins, What GM vehicles, years and models can I get Tilt Columns from that will go in with the least amount of Sawing, tweaking, milling etc.? I know this question has been asked a million times and I have spend ALL weekend reading this forum! The Wife is Pissed!!! ha ha ha...It definately brought back Night mares from the Minitruck days! I am new to the C10 Family after wanting one for 20+ years. Another Question, I may have a chance to get a 1965 C10 Stepside Box. Is there anyone on here who needs a Stepside Bed? I only want it for tailgate and a Step. I may just restore both and sell one of them completely done and primered Without the wood.

01-19-2009, 11:35 AM	#2
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: Tilt Columns...What works and what Doesn't Welcome from over here in Asheville. I'll be watching your pics and builds. Sounds like your very knowledgeable with the restoring/customizing thing. As far as the tilts, any from the 67-72 era and some vans up to late 70's I believe will work with a little customizing. I think they changed in the trucks in '73 to a 2.5" column. The 67-72's are a 2" column. Others on here will know more. I got a tilt for my truck out of a van/camper as it was a little different from the factory truck ones, but it'll work.

01-19-2009, 03:27 PM	#4
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Tilt Columns...What works and what Doesn't Tilt column up to 79 in the GMC and Chevy Vans, also in the motor homes. They work with very little modification. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

01-19-2009, 03:41 PM	#5
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Tilt Columns...What works and what Doesn't I pulled three out of vans... any chavy van with round headlights seemed to have a decent tilt.. if it had a tilt that is... __________________ 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"

01-20-2009, 05:44 PM	#6
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Tilt Columns...What works and what Doesn't Check motorhomes too, they may be identical to a truck tilt, less mods than a van tilt. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

01-21-2009, 06:28 PM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Tilt Columns...What works and what Doesn't Yep vans are a good source. What you need to avoid is a column with the ignition switch built in - as our trucks have it on the dash. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-21-2009, 08:06 PM	#8
OBTG62 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Knoxville, Tn. Posts: 63	Re: Tilt Columns...What works and what Doesn't All van tilts need mods, no fun. Some good techs on this site for the column cuts. Or, get a real one. Try this guy; 865-654-2992 for tilts and at columns.

01-21-2009, 08:33 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Tilt Columns...What works and what Doesn't Here is one for sale. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324966 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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