Tilt Steering for 67 chevy? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jpeters79 · 05-17-2004, 12:43 PM

Just found this site today and looks like a great place to get some information. I have 1967 Chevrolet Truck was wondering what steering column I could use to convert it to tilt steering. The Steering column that is on it is currently giving me trouble when trying to put it into gear, but on th column it works fine. I want to get it fixed but would like to have tilt steering if possible. Thanks for any help that is available.

Slammed67 · 05-17-2004, 02:00 PM

I found that the tilt steering for these trucks is pretty much useless unless you are a very short person. From centerline, there is only range of motion downward with very little or no motion upward. It would make more sense to me for it to tilt upward ....... seems backwards to me. So in my opinion, it might not be worth the extra $$$$. Anyone else have an opinoin about this?

71swb4x4 · 05-17-2004, 02:00 PM

If you have an auto you can use any of the pickup tilts through 72. You can also use a van tilt, the shaft is about 2 inches longer so you have to crush the steering sleeve, its a real popular mod as it can be pretty cheap. Do a search on van tilt installation and you should find plenty of info.

Shawn

Putter · 05-17-2004, 04:16 PM

Hey JPeters79,
Let me welcome you to the board. You can get almost any question answered here. If we don't know the answer, we can BS you into believing it. (J/K)

Rod · 05-17-2004, 04:53 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=dremel+column
There's a link to post on the van tilt mod for yah.

Your 67 if it still original may have a non-collasping lower shaft... you can grab a collapsable one from a little bit newer 68-72 truck. Sounds like your talking an automatic tranny tilt column, so this should get you going.

Welcome to the boards.

Longhorn Man · 05-17-2004, 04:57 PM

Welcome to the forum.
I highly recomend the tilt, even though it does tilt a little funny, I wonder how I did without now that I have it.
You can get a van tilt for next to nothing from a wrecking yard most likely. I normally get them for 25 - 35 bucks depending on what yard it is in...of course there are the yards who think they are gold too...one guy told me "I saw one on e-bay for over 100 bucks...so I'll only charge you $75"
Pffft...as if.

Anyhoo...welcome to the board. Where you at in the world?

Pont · 05-17-2004, 06:44 PM

I also would like to welcome a fellow 67 owner.

jpeters79 · 05-18-2004, 09:07 AM

Thanks everyone for welcoming me to the forum. I think it will be very helpful. Yes, the steering coulumn is an automatic and thanks for the input. What year van do you recommend 70's? Here is a pic of my truck in case anyone is interested.

boraxman · 05-18-2004, 09:33 AM

Fine looking truck...Welcome from So.Cal.

meathead95 · 05-18-2004, 10:20 AM

that is one sweet 4x4! welcome from nashville.

71swb4x4 · 05-18-2004, 11:05 AM

A lot of the 70's can tilts will work. They look almost exactly like our original tilts so its pretty easy to tell when you have found one. I got one from a local yard for $40 and it had all of the levers and everything.

Shawn

Longhorn Man · 05-18-2004, 04:19 PM

72 - 80 I think. If it is a tilt, and has the ignition in the dash, then you have a winner.

Warbones · 05-18-2004, 05:03 PM

Welcome from Ks!!! Nice 67'

super-k · 05-18-2004, 11:24 PM

GM first used the tilt(4spd&TH350/400)in trucks in`69.Thru`72 is identical.Don`t pay truck price for van tilt,beware.`72 vans until locking column(year?)works,as mentioned.Other than collapsing to fit,you need to relocate the neutral saftey switch.Vans are why black NOS steering wheels kept popping-up before the repros were available,same(almost)column/same steering wheel.Nice small-window.

bstack · 05-19-2004, 05:49 PM

Welcome Jpeters79. Do you have any more close up pictures you could post on your truck. I am going to build a 67 4x4 and was thinking about white as the color, and that truck looks good. Nice job!!

05-17-2004, 12:43 PM	#1
jpeters79 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5	Tilt Steering for 67 chevy? Just found this site today and looks like a great place to get some information. I have 1967 Chevrolet Truck was wondering what steering column I could use to convert it to tilt steering. The Steering column that is on it is currently giving me trouble when trying to put it into gear, but on th column it works fine. I want to get it fixed but would like to have tilt steering if possible. Thanks for any help that is available. Last edited by jpeters79; 05-17-2004 at 01:29 PM.

05-17-2004, 02:00 PM	#2
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	I found that the tilt steering for these trucks is pretty much useless unless you are a very short person. From centerline, there is only range of motion downward with very little or no motion upward. It would make more sense to me for it to tilt upward ....... seems backwards to me. So in my opinion, it might not be worth the extra $$$$. Anyone else have an opinoin about this? __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

05-17-2004, 02:00 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	If you have an auto you can use any of the pickup tilts through 72. You can also use a van tilt, the shaft is about 2 inches longer so you have to crush the steering sleeve, its a real popular mod as it can be pretty cheap. Do a search on van tilt installation and you should find plenty of info. Shawn __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-17-2004, 04:16 PM	#4
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Hey JPeters79, Let me welcome you to the board. You can get almost any question answered here. If we don't know the answer, we can BS you into believing it. (J/K) __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

05-17-2004, 04:53 PM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=dremel+column There's a link to post on the van tilt mod for yah. Your 67 if it still original may have a non-collasping lower shaft... you can grab a collapsable one from a little bit newer 68-72 truck. Sounds like your talking an automatic tranny tilt column, so this should get you going. Welcome to the boards. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

05-17-2004, 04:57 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Welcome to the forum. I highly recomend the tilt, even though it does tilt a little funny, I wonder how I did without now that I have it. You can get a van tilt for next to nothing from a wrecking yard most likely. I normally get them for 25 - 35 bucks depending on what yard it is in...of course there are the yards who think they are gold too...one guy told me "I saw one on e-bay for over 100 bucks...so I'll only charge you $75" Pffft...as if. Anyhoo...welcome to the board. Where you at in the world?

05-17-2004, 06:44 PM	#7
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	I also would like to welcome a fellow 67 owner. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

05-18-2004, 09:07 AM	#8
jpeters79 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5	Thanks everyone for welcoming me to the forum. I think it will be very helpful. Yes, the steering coulumn is an automatic and thanks for the input. What year van do you recommend 70's? Here is a pic of my truck in case anyone is interested. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevy on 1976 3/4 ton Frame with bored over 427. My white beauty.

05-18-2004, 09:33 AM	#9
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Fine looking truck...Welcome from So.Cal. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

05-18-2004, 10:20 AM	#10
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	that is one sweet 4x4! welcome from nashville. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

05-18-2004, 11:05 AM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	A lot of the 70's can tilts will work. They look almost exactly like our original tilts so its pretty easy to tell when you have found one. I got one from a local yard for $40 and it had all of the levers and everything. Shawn __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-18-2004, 04:19 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	72 - 80 I think. If it is a tilt, and has the ignition in the dash, then you have a winner.

05-18-2004, 05:03 PM	#13
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Welcome from Ks!!! Nice 67' __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

05-18-2004, 11:24 PM	#14
super-k Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mt.Airy,MD Posts: 123	GM first used the tilt(4spd&TH350/400)in trucks in`69.Thru`72 is identical.Don`t pay truck price for van tilt,beware.`72 vans until locking column(year?)works,as mentioned.Other than collapsing to fit,you need to relocate the neutral saftey switch.Vans are why black NOS steering wheels kept popping-up before the repros were available,same(almost)column/same steering wheel.Nice small-window. __________________ 72CheyenneSuperK20CustomCamper350/TH350,A/C 72SierreGrandeK2500350/TH350,A/C 72CustomDeluxeK20CustomCamperSB400/4SPD.A/C 72CustomC10SWB,TH400,project

05-19-2004, 05:49 PM	#15
bstack Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: cambridge,ohio Posts: 135	Pics Welcome Jpeters79. Do you have any more close up pictures you could post on your truck. I am going to build a 67 4x4 and was thinking about white as the color, and that truck looks good. Nice job!! __________________ 70-Olds 442 66-Impala 4-dr. 67-K-10 87 Chev. 1/2 Ton 4x4 Swb



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