tilt steering columns - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

drummin89 · 11-18-2008, 03:35 PM

I had originally posted a thread in the 47-59 section (I have a 52 Chevy) about tilt steering columns that would basically bolt right in (has a 2" column tube diameter). Someone had posted that they used a column out of a 68 Chevy Pickup, which bolted in using the stock upper column mount. Though theirs was not tilt, they mentioned that one with tilt may bolt up the same.

My question for all you 67-72 owners and fanatics is, I have seen many tilt columns w/ column shifts but I haven't seen any tilt columns for floor shift trucks (at least looking at project pictures on here, have yet to hit the salvage yards). Is there such a thing or was tilt only for trucks with column shift.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=column

Thanks!

71swb4x4 · 11-18-2008, 04:06 PM

The van tilt will be the cheapest for you, although you would have to modify it for a floor shift.
There is a stock floor shift tilt, but they are rare and pricey. They tend to go in the $400 - $500 range.

drummin89 · 11-18-2008, 05:38 PM

well hopefully the owner of the auto yard near me doesn't know that. In fact he doesn't have a set price for anything and he don't care what you get it out of, doesn't even see. All you do is bring it to him when your done and ask how much. His way of pricing things is he stares at the part for a few minutes, thinks for a few more, decides how much value it depreciated because of rust and such and then spits out a number. Usually very reasonable. Basically what he would get for scrap.

Is the pickup column the same as the van? I assume that these columns that have the shift linkage have a slightly larger diameter (about 2-1/2). Shouldn't be too hard to find a usable mount.

71swb4x4 · 11-18-2008, 06:22 PM

The 67-72 auto and manual columns have the same diameter tubes. The late 60's - 81 van columns have the same size tube at the 67-72 columns. I have never heard of a van column with a floor shift. Some older motorhomes had the same diameter tube as well.
Some people buy the van tilt and then shave the shifter off it. At a junk yard you can usually find the van tilts for $25 - $50.

Boardmember Yukon Jack has a shaved van tilt in his silver truck. You may want to PM him on the specifics of shaving the tilt. Here is his thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=212227

Another thread you might find interesting: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264748

67dragtruck · 11-18-2008, 07:09 PM

I used a van one once, ground the shifter part off and removed the indicator. Filled the holes with filler. 15 years later, you couldn't tell. I'm sure there's a better way, but it worked for me for a long time.

**KevsClassics** · 11-18-2008, 08:16 PM

Here you go
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=tilt

drummin89 · 11-18-2008, 09:43 PM

thanks guys!

looks like I'm going to the local yard this weekend

drummin89 · 11-19-2008, 12:38 PM

Anyone know what was the first year that gm put a tilt column in a truck? a car?

And for those very big automotive history buffs, what was the first year for a tilt column in any make?

drummin89 · 11-20-2008, 10:43 PM

bump for curiosity

Im going to the salvage yard this weekend to see what I can find and am wondering what I should keep an eye out for.

Scottshotrods · 11-21-2008, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drummin89

bump for curiosity

Im going to the salvage yard this weekend to see what I can find and am wondering what I should keep an eye out for.

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11-18-2008, 03:35 PM	#1
drummin89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wapwallopen Pa Posts: 412	tilt steering columns I had originally posted a thread in the 47-59 section (I have a 52 Chevy) about tilt steering columns that would basically bolt right in (has a 2" column tube diameter). Someone had posted that they used a column out of a 68 Chevy Pickup, which bolted in using the stock upper column mount. Though theirs was not tilt, they mentioned that one with tilt may bolt up the same. My question for all you 67-72 owners and fanatics is, I have seen many tilt columns w/ column shifts but I haven't seen any tilt columns for floor shift trucks (at least looking at project pictures on here, have yet to hit the salvage yards). Is there such a thing or was tilt only for trucks with column shift. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=column Thanks! __________________ Chris 52 Chevy 3600 (3/4 ton) 5 window pickup -54 235 Inline 6 w/ Fuel Injection Conversion -Clifford 2/4bbl Aluminum Intake and Headers -1/2 ton front axle swap w/ 5lug disc brake kit -CPP Power Steering Kit Various pictures of my 52 Chevy 3600

11-18-2008, 04:06 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: tilt steering columns The van tilt will be the cheapest for you, although you would have to modify it for a floor shift. There is a stock floor shift tilt, but they are rare and pricey. They tend to go in the $400 - $500 range. __________________ 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.

11-18-2008, 05:38 PM	#3
drummin89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wapwallopen Pa Posts: 412	Re: tilt steering columns well hopefully the owner of the auto yard near me doesn't know that. In fact he doesn't have a set price for anything and he don't care what you get it out of, doesn't even see. All you do is bring it to him when your done and ask how much. His way of pricing things is he stares at the part for a few minutes, thinks for a few more, decides how much value it depreciated because of rust and such and then spits out a number. Usually very reasonable. Basically what he would get for scrap. Is the pickup column the same as the van? I assume that these columns that have the shift linkage have a slightly larger diameter (about 2-1/2). Shouldn't be too hard to find a usable mount. __________________ Chris 52 Chevy 3600 (3/4 ton) 5 window pickup -54 235 Inline 6 w/ Fuel Injection Conversion -Clifford 2/4bbl Aluminum Intake and Headers -1/2 ton front axle swap w/ 5lug disc brake kit -CPP Power Steering Kit Various pictures of my 52 Chevy 3600

11-18-2008, 06:22 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: tilt steering columns The 67-72 auto and manual columns have the same diameter tubes. The late 60's - 81 van columns have the same size tube at the 67-72 columns. I have never heard of a van column with a floor shift. Some older motorhomes had the same diameter tube as well. Some people buy the van tilt and then shave the shifter off it. At a junk yard you can usually find the van tilts for $25 - $50. Boardmember Yukon Jack has a shaved van tilt in his silver truck. You may want to PM him on the specifics of shaving the tilt. Here is his thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=212227 Another thread you might find interesting: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264748 __________________ 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. Last edited by 71swb4x4; 11-18-2008 at 06:34 PM. Reason: added links

11-18-2008, 07:09 PM	#5
67dragtruck Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bethlehem, GA, USA Posts: 389	Re: tilt steering columns I used a van one once, ground the shifter part off and removed the indicator. Filled the holes with filler. 15 years later, you couldn't tell. I'm sure there's a better way, but it worked for me for a long time. __________________ No more dragtruck for me. I'm building a new ride though. It's a '71 fleetside, 400 sbc, 700R4. Working on it now, finally. Soon to have Edelbrock Pro Flo EFI, Vintage Air, 1 piece windows, buddy buckets, etc. My new build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post2861817 Best pass with the old dragtruck: 5.32 @ 131.6 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.25 60' Fogger/Plate 2003 Best pass with the street 406 hydraulic roller motor w/ mild plate tuneup 5.93 @ 114 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.29 60' 2003 or 2004

11-18-2008, 08:16 PM	#6
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: tilt steering columns Here you go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=tilt __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

11-18-2008, 09:43 PM	#7
drummin89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wapwallopen Pa Posts: 412	Re: tilt steering columns thanks guys! looks like I'm going to the local yard this weekend __________________ Chris 52 Chevy 3600 (3/4 ton) 5 window pickup -54 235 Inline 6 w/ Fuel Injection Conversion -Clifford 2/4bbl Aluminum Intake and Headers -1/2 ton front axle swap w/ 5lug disc brake kit -CPP Power Steering Kit Various pictures of my 52 Chevy 3600

11-19-2008, 12:38 PM	#8
drummin89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wapwallopen Pa Posts: 412	Re: tilt steering columns Anyone know what was the first year that gm put a tilt column in a truck? a car? And for those very big automotive history buffs, what was the first year for a tilt column in any make? __________________ Chris 52 Chevy 3600 (3/4 ton) 5 window pickup -54 235 Inline 6 w/ Fuel Injection Conversion -Clifford 2/4bbl Aluminum Intake and Headers -1/2 ton front axle swap w/ 5lug disc brake kit -CPP Power Steering Kit Various pictures of my 52 Chevy 3600 Last edited by drummin89; 11-19-2008 at 12:39 PM.

11-20-2008, 10:43 PM	#9
drummin89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wapwallopen Pa Posts: 412	Re: tilt steering columns bump for curiosity Im going to the salvage yard this weekend to see what I can find and am wondering what I should keep an eye out for. __________________ Chris 52 Chevy 3600 (3/4 ton) 5 window pickup -54 235 Inline 6 w/ Fuel Injection Conversion -Clifford 2/4bbl Aluminum Intake and Headers -1/2 ton front axle swap w/ 5lug disc brake kit -CPP Power Steering Kit Various pictures of my 52 Chevy 3600



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