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ctucker · 06-30-2008, 02:27 PM

Guys as the title says But I would like a NON-tilt cloumn shifted for automatic one if there is such a thing. but if not a tlit will suffice. Also if anyone knows of a place I could get one that the stock steering wheel fits on or has one for sale. i would love to find one. Must be show quality thanks

mahanian · 06-30-2008, 02:46 PM

Are you looking for a factory column or an aftermarket?

ctucker · 06-30-2008, 02:53 PM

that really dosent matter I am guessing I probably have to have a factory one to get it to accept the factory steering wheel but an aftermarket one will work to

mahanian · 06-30-2008, 02:57 PM

How much are you looking to spend? I have a factory tilt column that I am rebuilding and was going to have it powder coated, but I could have it chromed instead. If you don't care whether it is tilt or not, it's probably not worth the extra cost to you.

ctucker · 06-30-2008, 03:23 PM

more details.... are all the internals going to be new? levers going to be chrome to? im interested what are you looking to get out of it? looking to spend depends on quality.

mahanian · 06-30-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ctucker

more details.... are all the internals going to be new? levers going to be chrome to? im interested what are you looking to get out of it? looking to spend depends on quality.

Yes, I'm replacing all the bearings, levers, seals and the turn signal switch. It will have the factory half moon plug and factory hazard button, not like most rebuilt columns out there. The only thing I don't have for it is the canceling cam, but those are readily available. It probably won't be done for at least a month though so if you want something sooner maybe someone else has one. Chrome plating is $150 alone so I'm looking to get $600 for it.

68 short step · 06-30-2008, 03:58 PM

and just a FYI a factory steering wheel will fit on most any after market columns.

ctucker · 06-30-2008, 04:04 PM

yeah but the idiidit and the flaming river which our the only "retro-Fitted" chrome assemblys I have found they say the factory wheel will not mount up. they say you can use an 74-94 OE wheel which is weird to me because I just took that style off and put the original one back on with no mods required although I didnt have the horn button installed never tried it. anyone done this or seen it done with thechrome column with the factory wheel with the horn working?

**KevsClassics** · 06-30-2008, 07:00 PM

I can set You up with a factory non tilt chromed from a 69 rebuilt with new turn switch, levers, upper and lower seals for $350 I can post pics of chrome tilts I have sold to see quality of columns later when I get home.

**KevsClassics** · 06-30-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

I can set You up with a factory non tilt chromed from a 69 rebuilt with new turn switch, levers, upper and lower seals for $350 I can post pics of chrome tilts I have sold to see quality of columns later when I get home.

Pics

68 short step · 06-30-2008, 08:12 PM

here is a FR with a stock style wheel on it

ctucker · 06-30-2008, 09:32 PM

kevsclassic does your come with the chrome housing for the gear indicator? and all I can say is the stock steering wheel dosent look like it will even do that justice

**KevsClassics** · 06-30-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ctucker

kevsclassic does your come with the chrome housing for the gear indicator? and all I can say is the stock steering wheel dosent look like it will even do that justice

Yes I will use chrome indicator only the pointer will be painted because it is plastic.

CG · 06-30-2008, 11:29 PM

Wow, those chrome tilts look very nice...Im sitting down, how much for a chrome tilt?

**KevsClassics** · 06-30-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Wow, those chrome tilts look very nice...Im sitting down, how much for a chrome tilt?

Those tilts are about $650.00 shipped

Sammy · 06-30-2008, 11:45 PM

Ohh my..I read 350..Bling ..bling.

**KevsClassics** · 06-30-2008, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

Ohh my..I read 350..Bling ..bling.

That is for a NON TILT.

ctucker · 07-01-2008, 09:58 AM

all your columns are factory restored correct?

**KevsClassics** · 07-01-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ctucker

all your columns are factory restored correct?

Yes these are all factory restored columns. If you look at those flaming river columns they do not have the dash seal or fire wall seal. Also upper hub is 1" longer.

**PICKMUP** · 07-01-2008, 04:22 PM

The Flaming River is new, not rebuilt and comes with a 2 yr warranty, and it is much better built than the originals.
The upper collar is 1/2" longer than original, but overall length is the same.
The custom arms & levers are worth over $100 more than the original/repops, but you do have to spend $20 for the two rubber seals and the column is set up for easy install of the seals without disassembly---a nice touch.
Hopefully this additional info will help you decide.

ctucker · 07-01-2008, 04:41 PM

[QUOTE=PICKMUP;2788907]The Flaming River is new, not rebuilt and comes with a 2 yr warranty, and it is much better built than the originals.
QUOTE]

in your opinion why is it better than a rebuilt factory column?

kev you wouldnt happen to have a picture of one with the stock wheel on it would you? or anyone to that matter. The only thing that is holding me back kev is yours look so good that I am afraid I am going to kill it with the stock wheel....and if thats the case then I am gonna go ahead and get a tilt with a nice aftermarket wheel.

PT'S 70 CST · 07-01-2008, 10:26 AM

Those are some of the nicest columns that I have seen. I have seen Kev's work and I would not hesitate to buy one from him.

PT

**PICKMUP** · 07-01-2008, 11:07 AM

Here is a new Flaming River chrome & stainless tilt I have ready to go. The arms are really nice compared to others out there.
These are made especially for our trucks, not the generic universal model.
$695 shipped ($25 less if you want to wait a month for another to be built).

70c10 · 07-01-2008, 05:49 PM

Hey Frank, just curious do the flaming rivers come in a floor shift version also?.

**PICKMUP** · 07-01-2008, 09:11 PM

ctucker: I can't get the scanned page to show. The FR is designed with new better materials. The difference is on the inside...stainless on the outside is nice too.

c10: Floor shifts are quite a bit cheaper...PM me so we don't sidetrack ctucker's thread. I am trying to just answer his questions & needs on here.

06-30-2008, 02:27 PM	#1
ctucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: fort walton beach florida Posts: 242	WTB chrome steering column Guys as the title says But I would like a NON-tilt cloumn shifted for automatic one if there is such a thing. but if not a tlit will suffice. Also if anyone knows of a place I could get one that the stock steering wheel fits on or has one for sale. i would love to find one. Must be show quality thanks __________________ ~Chris "If your not doing anything then do it quickly!" Last edited by ctucker; 06-30-2008 at 02:35 PM.

06-30-2008, 02:46 PM	#2
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: WTB chrome steering column Are you looking for a factory column or an aftermarket? __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS

06-30-2008, 02:53 PM	#3
ctucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: fort walton beach florida Posts: 242	Re: WTB chrome steering column that really dosent matter I am guessing I probably have to have a factory one to get it to accept the factory steering wheel but an aftermarket one will work to __________________ ~Chris "If your not doing anything then do it quickly!"

06-30-2008, 02:57 PM	#4
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: WTB chrome steering column How much are you looking to spend? I have a factory tilt column that I am rebuilding and was going to have it powder coated, but I could have it chromed instead. If you don't care whether it is tilt or not, it's probably not worth the extra cost to you. __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS Last edited by mahanian; 06-30-2008 at 03:07 PM.

06-30-2008, 03:23 PM	#5
ctucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: fort walton beach florida Posts: 242	Re: WTB chrome steering column more details.... are all the internals going to be new? levers going to be chrome to? im interested what are you looking to get out of it? looking to spend depends on quality. __________________ ~Chris "If your not doing anything then do it quickly!"

06-30-2008, 03:58 PM	#7
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: WTB chrome steering column and just a FYI a factory steering wheel will fit on most any after market columns.

06-30-2008, 04:04 PM	#8
ctucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: fort walton beach florida Posts: 242	Re: WTB chrome steering column yeah but the idiidit and the flaming river which our the only "retro-Fitted" chrome assemblys I have found they say the factory wheel will not mount up. they say you can use an 74-94 OE wheel which is weird to me because I just took that style off and put the original one back on with no mods required although I didnt have the horn button installed never tried it. anyone done this or seen it done with thechrome column with the factory wheel with the horn working? __________________ ~Chris "If your not doing anything then do it quickly!"

06-30-2008, 07:00 PM	#9
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: WTB chrome steering column I can set You up with a factory non tilt chromed from a 69 rebuilt with new turn switch, levers, upper and lower seals for $350 I can post pics of chrome tilts I have sold to see quality of columns later when I get home.

06-30-2008, 08:12 PM	#11
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: WTB chrome steering column here is a FR with a stock style wheel on it Last edited by 68 short step; 06-30-2008 at 08:12 PM.

06-30-2008, 09:32 PM	#12
ctucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: fort walton beach florida Posts: 242	Re: WTB chrome steering column kevsclassic does your come with the chrome housing for the gear indicator? and all I can say is the stock steering wheel dosent look like it will even do that justice __________________ ~Chris "If your not doing anything then do it quickly!"

06-30-2008, 11:29 PM	#14
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: WTB chrome steering column Wow, those chrome tilts look very nice...Im sitting down, how much for a chrome tilt?

06-30-2008, 11:45 PM	#16
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: WTB chrome steering column Ohh my..I read 350..Bling ..bling. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-01-2008, 09:58 AM	#18
ctucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: fort walton beach florida Posts: 242	Re: WTB chrome steering column all your columns are factory restored correct? __________________ ~Chris "If your not doing anything then do it quickly!"

07-01-2008, 04:22 PM	#20
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: WTB chrome steering column The Flaming River is new, not rebuilt and comes with a 2 yr warranty, and it is much better built than the originals. The upper collar is 1/2" longer than original, but overall length is the same. The custom arms & levers are worth over $100 more than the original/repops, but you do have to spend $20 for the two rubber seals and the column is set up for easy install of the seals without disassembly---a nice touch. Hopefully this additional info will help you decide.

07-01-2008, 04:41 PM	#21
ctucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: fort walton beach florida Posts: 242	Re: WTB chrome steering column [QUOTE=PICKMUP;2788907]The Flaming River is new, not rebuilt and comes with a 2 yr warranty, and it is much better built than the originals. QUOTE] in your opinion why is it better than a rebuilt factory column? kev you wouldnt happen to have a picture of one with the stock wheel on it would you? or anyone to that matter. The only thing that is holding me back kev is yours look so good that I am afraid I am going to kill it with the stock wheel....and if thats the case then I am gonna go ahead and get a tilt with a nice aftermarket wheel. __________________ ~Chris "If your not doing anything then do it quickly!"



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07-01-2008, 10:26 AM	#22
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: WTB chrome steering column Those are some of the nicest columns that I have seen. I have seen Kev's work and I would not hesitate to buy one from him. PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

07-01-2008, 11:07 AM	#23
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: WTB chrome steering column Here is a new Flaming River chrome & stainless tilt I have ready to go. The arms are really nice compared to others out there. These are made especially for our trucks, not the generic universal model. $695 shipped ($25 less if you want to wait a month for another to be built). Attached Images

07-01-2008, 05:49 PM	#24
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: WTB chrome steering column Hey Frank, just curious do the flaming rivers come in a floor shift version also?. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-01-2008, 09:11 PM	#25
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: WTB chrome steering column ctucker: I can't get the scanned page to show. The FR is designed with new better materials. The difference is on the inside...stainless on the outside is nice too. c10: Floor shifts are quite a bit cheaper...PM me so we don't sidetrack ctucker's thread. I am trying to just answer his questions & needs on here.

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