Auto Column Shift Levers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ljbear · 11-16-2003, 01:42 AM

Is there a difference between the tilt and non tilt shifter lever in an auto column? If so, can a non tilt shifter be used or modified to work in a tilt column? I've located aftermarket non tilt shifter levers, are the tilt shifter levers available aftermarket?

LJ

Longhorn Man · 11-16-2003, 02:02 AM

They are not the same.
Do you need a replacement...or are you looking for a custom touch?

ljbear · 11-16-2003, 02:11 AM

Thanks Longhorn. I'd prefer a replacement, but I'd be open to a custom part, depends on the appearance.

LJ

Longhorn Man · 11-16-2003, 02:22 AM

I'd post a WTB thread on the parts board.
I may be able to get my handson a tilt gear selector lever...but not untill (next) friday ant the soonest.

**GMCPaul** · 11-16-2003, 02:50 AM

You will find them in stock here

http://www.gmcpauls.com/steering2.htm
GMCPaul

ljbear · 11-16-2003, 03:09 AM

Thanks Paul. Can you or anyone describe the difference between the two? Better yet a picture of the two?

**GMCPaul** · 11-16-2003, 03:28 AM

I don't have one of the tilt shift levers here at home but heres a scan of the non-tilt shift lever end that inserts into the steering column,

the tilt one I will get a pic of Monday at latest if I don't grab one later today from the office. On the tilt ones where the hole is on the non-tilt it has material removed about 1/3 of its thickness on either side and forms a curved dish. " Hope you understand that explanation its a little hard to explain as they say a pics worth a thousands words. " The tilt column lever end that inserts into the column is about 1/2 as long as a non-tilt is also. Big differences you could never confuse the 2 by looking at the end that goes into the column.
GMCPaul

ljbear · 11-16-2003, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GMCPaul
" Hope you understand that explanation its a little hard to explain as they say a pics worth a thousands words. " GMCPaul

I certainly do, looking forward to the other picture.

LJ

Longhorn Man · 11-16-2003, 02:14 PM

No pic of a tilt one here either. but that ball is missing and it looks more like a machined edge that slides into a notch.
For lack of better words.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-16-2003, 09:07 PM

This is what the end of a tilt lever looks like and you can see the difference as compared to GMC Paul's pic.

Jim

**GMCPaul** · 11-17-2003, 02:30 PM

Tilt Shift Lever

GMCPaul

**GMCPaul** · 11-17-2003, 02:38 PM

LOL hurried home at lunch to scan, upload to web site, and post this pic and did so without waiting to see that JimKshortstep4x4
already posted a pic. LOL
GMCPaul

ljbear · 11-18-2003, 03:52 PM

Thanks Guys, pretty significant difference in the two.

LJ

Southpa · 11-18-2003, 04:08 PM

Thats also the same one used in the 70's van tilts. So thats another option if you want to check the boneyard.

11-16-2003, 01:42 AM	#1
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	Auto Column Shift Levers? Is there a difference between the tilt and non tilt shifter lever in an auto column? If so, can a non tilt shifter be used or modified to work in a tilt column? I've located aftermarket non tilt shifter levers, are the tilt shifter levers available aftermarket? LJ __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

11-16-2003, 02:11 AM	#3
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	Thanks Longhorn. I'd prefer a replacement, but I'd be open to a custom part, depends on the appearance. LJ __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

11-16-2003, 02:50 AM	#5
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	You will find them in stock here http://www.gmcpauls.com/steering2.htm GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

11-16-2003, 03:09 AM	#6
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	Thanks Paul. Can you or anyone describe the difference between the two? Better yet a picture of the two? __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

11-16-2003, 03:28 AM	#7
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	I don't have one of the tilt shift levers here at home but heres a scan of the non-tilt shift lever end that inserts into the steering column, the tilt one I will get a pic of Monday at latest if I don't grab one later today from the office. On the tilt ones where the hole is on the non-tilt it has material removed about 1/3 of its thickness on either side and forms a curved dish. " Hope you understand that explanation its a little hard to explain as they say a pics worth a thousands words. " The tilt column lever end that inserts into the column is about 1/2 as long as a non-tilt is also. Big differences you could never confuse the 2 by looking at the end that goes into the column. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

11-16-2003, 02:02 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	They are not the same. Do you need a replacement...or are you looking for a custom touch?

11-16-2003, 02:22 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I'd post a WTB thread on the parts board. I may be able to get my handson a tilt gear selector lever...but not untill (next) friday ant the soonest.

11-16-2003, 02:14 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	No pic of a tilt one here either. but that ball is missing and it looks more like a machined edge that slides into a notch. For lack of better words.

11-16-2003, 09:07 PM	#10
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	This is what the end of a tilt lever looks like and you can see the difference as compared to GMC Paul's pic. Jim Attached Images

11-17-2003, 02:30 PM	#11
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Tilt Shift Lever GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

11-17-2003, 02:38 PM	#12
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	LOL hurried home at lunch to scan, upload to web site, and post this pic and did so without waiting to see that JimKshortstep4x4 already posted a pic. LOL GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

11-18-2003, 03:52 PM	#13
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	Thanks Guys, pretty significant difference in the two. LJ __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

11-18-2003, 04:08 PM	#14
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,409	Thats also the same one used in the 70's van tilts. So thats another option if you want to check the boneyard. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

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