Tilt Telescopic Streering.

[caminokid]

I gutted out a 66 Olds 98. I took alot of good parts off it. It even had a big block 425 Super Rocket in it.

I took the column out not knowing it had telescopic on it. I was taking the shifter collar off it, when I went to take the steering wheel off, I couldnt get the horn ring off. I grabbed the center and twisted it and out it came....telescopic! So I got everything on...the seal up around the dash....the floor board seal and collar. I am putting it in the steeper tomorrow to test fit it. I will post pics as I am doing the job. If this works out like I think it will....I think we will have a few more options for tilt wheels out of big GM cars before 69.

[caminokid]

As promised pics. I had to modify two brackets. The wiring wasnt a problem. I collapsed the out column. The rod that goe from the column to the steering box. I had to cut the auto shifter collar off so I could set the column in.
Heres some pics.









Its not done. I got alittle too cold out there. I had to tuck the wiring under the dash...mount the turn signal switch. Put the truck back together. But this is and idea of what it takes to put a big GM car column in a 67 to 72 Chevy truck. I also am going to take a piece of aluminum to cover the section right before the dash.

[brad_man_72]

oh man you gotta cut the top and bottom off of that wheel, well it would look cool in a rat rod truck.

[caminokid]

Originally Posted by brad_man_72

oh man you gotta cut the top and bottom off of that wheel, well it would look cool in a rat rod truck.

Can we say Knight Rider? That wheel is perfect. I could see me doing that to that old wheel. It just looks cool along with the nostalgic touch of yesteryear.

[Sinister]

That's pretty cool, good job!

[OARNGESI]

Really cool did you check what that column was worth before i know ones from an impala is worth some nice money

[david jobs]

Might have to go on another steering colomn search-haven't seen any in trucks or vans in my area

[caminokid]

Originally Posted by david jobs

Might have to go on another steering column search-haven't seen any in trucks or vans in my area

Thats why I measured this one. Yeah I had to money the buy a new column...tilt only. So this was a quick not so expensive experiment that came out good.

[67_C-30]

I have one out of a '67 Toronado that I have been saving. I might throw it in one of my trucks!

[caminokid]

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I have one out of a '67 Toronado that I have been saving. I might throw it in one of my trucks!

You will find it is worth it. The cable that goes down to the turn signal switch...if you have a manual trans....unmount it. I am looking for a spot to mount it under the dash. I need to find a Chevy emblem for the center button. I really am pleased with my idea. I wasnt sure it would work...but it works. Use the plug off an old truck column and the wires are color coded.

[Boog]

Ah, affordable alternatives. Harder to find these days but it looks good in there.
Also if that wheel doesn't do it for you many other GM wheels will bolt up to that column as most have the same shaft diameter and spline count.

[caminokid]

It could have been worth a mint...But I wanted to do this. Its not the worth or money I could have gotten. I believe this being able to be done is worth more then the money.

Besides...the steering wheel is really cool!

[project 67 sub]

but if you take off and replace the steering wheel wouldnt it delete the telescopic part like on the caddy steering cloumns? a buddy took his off and the telescopic part was part of the steering wheel.

[caminokid]

Originally Posted by project 67 sub

but if you take off and replace the steering wheel wouldnt it delete the telescopic part like on the caddy steering columns? a buddy took his off and the telescopic part was part of the steering wheel.

Yeah there is no way of getting rid of the wheel for another. I really like the fact of telescopic. Makes this 69 one of a kind.

The center...you twist it loose and it works the telescopic. We may see and uprise in old caddys losing the columns now!

[project 67 sub]

yah i wouldnt be suprised about the caddy column thing to, cuz it would probably work. oh yah and it was a 73 caddy, but my other buddy has a 70 caddy that has a telescopic tilt to. not sure what year they started though, probably in the learly 60's

[Boog]

Ah ok. I did not know the wheel was a part of the 'scopic function.

[caminokid]

Originally Posted by project 67 sub

yah i wouldnt be surprised about the caddy column thing to, cuz it would probably work. oh yah and it was a 73 caddy, but my other buddy has a 70 caddy that has a telescopic tilt to. not sure what year they started though, probably in the early 60's

I had a 64 Coupe De Ville that had the tilt/tele option.

[truckpoorpackrat]

That looks great. Here are some pictures of mine, work in progress. Top piece mounts behind steering wheel. I cut the center off the steering wheel & used it to mount a aftermarket wheel. Same bolt pattern just different size bolts. Funny thing I cant remember what year the column is

[caminokid]

Originally Posted by truckpoorpackrat

That looks great. Here are some pictures of mine, work in progress. Top piece mounts behind steering wheel. I cut the center off the steering wheel & used it to mount a aftermarket wheel. Same bolt pattern just different size bolts. Funny thing I cant remember what year the column is

Its a 69 and up...but it almost looks like its going to set the wheel into your chest. Even though I collapsed the shaft to get it where I wanted it....If I extend the telescopic its in my chest. I cut the auto shifter collar off so I could put the column in towards the dash. Not knocking it...I just thinks it going to lay it into your chest.

[truckpoorpackrat]

You would be correct, except I'm 5'11 140lb. Planning on putting in a seat out of a 2005 pickup in it. I'll take pictures when I'm done. I have another 69 with factory seat/wheel no tilt, not enough room for my legs, main reason i never drive it.

[caminokid]

Does anyone know the best paint for the column and how do I dye the steering wheel?

[mr48chev]

I think most guys paint the columns with regular automotive paint in the proper color to match the interior of the rig.

I'm not sure on the wheel it's self but I think a few searches on steering wheel restoration will bring up answers.
There are horn kits available to put custom wheels on some tit tel columns but they seem hard to find and usually are for Corvettes. I have one out of a 76 Seville that isn't huge and should work in a truck like this. Now you have me started on another project as if I need another one.

I like that Olds wheel just the way it is without modifications outside of color and maybe a Chevrolet emblem to replace or cover the Olds emblem unless of course you run the 425 and then I think it would be more than proper.

[caminokid]

Originally Posted by mr48chev

I think most guys paint the columns with regular automotive paint in the proper color to match the interior of the rig.

I'm not sure on the wheel it's self but I think a few searches on steering wheel restoration will bring up answers.
There are horn kits available to put custom wheels on some tit tel columns but they seem hard to find and usually are for Corvettes. I have one out of a 76 Seville that isn't huge and should work in a truck like this. Now you have me started on another project as if I need another one.

I like that Olds wheel just the way it is without modifications outside of color and maybe a Chevrolet emblem to replace or cover the Olds emblem unless of course you run the 425 and then I think it would be more than proper.

I love the wheel. Dont want to change it at all. I want the column and wheel black. The button for sure needs the Chevy emblem in the middle.

[GOPAPA]

good job Kid,, I would like one of those myself .on my truck .I had one but sold it ..it was hooked to my Vette .LOL sure amazed people when they seen me screw the horn button and pull the wheel towards me just before driving off.

Now I can say I know a guy who put a teleoscopic steering wheel in one of our old trucks..

[caminokid]

Originally Posted by GOPAPA

good job Kid,, I would like one of those myself .on my truck .I had one but sold it ..it was hooked to my Vette .LOL sure amazed people when they seen me screw the horn button and pull the wheel towards me just before driving off.

Now I can say I know a guy who put a telescopic steering wheel in one of our old trucks..

Now you do! I wasnt sure if I could do it, But I did it. Thanks