Van tilt Vs. Truck tilt - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1956cameo · 04-08-2010, 11:56 AM

I thought that I knew how to tell the difference between a van tilt column and a genuine 67-72 truck tilt column but I am now not sure. Can anyone out there tell me what the differences were between a van tilt and a truck tilt? Thanks!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 04-08-2010, 12:05 PM

Van tilts have about 4" of the column shaft sticking out of the bottom of the column. The truck tilt has 1 1/2" or there abouts. Also the nutral safety switch on a van column is up about 3/4 way to the top and the truck's is near the bottom where it passes through the cab. WES

1956cameo · 04-08-2010, 02:58 PM

Thanks for the info. classic heartbeat! That is what I thought. Does anyone know what all modifications need to be made to put a van column into a truck?

my67chevytruck · 04-08-2010, 03:05 PM

I have heard to collapse the steering shaft by drilling the two plastic inserts, and then moving the neutral safety switch. there is a FAQ. I will see if i can locate it.

**** EDIT *** here is a link:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=147927

Hottrucks · 04-08-2010, 04:34 PM

heres the link..it not a big deal to do it I just did it take about an hour or so...maybe a bit longer if yu have power brakes because you have to remove the bolts on the fire wall and work around the booster....if you don't have power brakes thats another great add tat takes about an hour

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=147927

Slick67 · 04-08-2010, 05:17 PM

Here is a pic and a little write-up.
VANTRUCK.pdf

1956cameo · 04-16-2010, 06:03 PM

Thanks everyone! Been off the board for a while but glad to see more info. on this.

04-08-2010, 11:56 AM	#1
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Van tilt Vs. Truck tilt I thought that I knew how to tell the difference between a van tilt column and a genuine 67-72 truck tilt column but I am now not sure. Can anyone out there tell me what the differences were between a van tilt and a truck tilt? Thanks! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry Last edited by 1956cameo; 04-08-2010 at 02:59 PM.

04-08-2010, 12:05 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Van tilt Vs. Truck tilt Van tilts have about 4" of the column shaft sticking out of the bottom of the column. The truck tilt has 1 1/2" or there abouts. Also the nutral safety switch on a van column is up about 3/4 way to the top and the truck's is near the bottom where it passes through the cab. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

04-08-2010, 02:58 PM	#3
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Van tilt Vs. Truck tilt Thanks for the info. classic heartbeat! That is what I thought. Does anyone know what all modifications need to be made to put a van column into a truck? __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

04-08-2010, 03:05 PM	#4
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Van tilt Vs. Truck tilt I have heard to collapse the steering shaft by drilling the two plastic inserts, and then moving the neutral safety switch. there is a FAQ. I will see if i can locate it. ** EDIT * here is a link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=147927 __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 04-08-2010 at 03:06 PM.

04-08-2010, 04:34 PM	#5
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Van tilt Vs. Truck tilt heres the link..it not a big deal to do it I just did it take about an hour or so...maybe a bit longer if yu have power brakes because you have to remove the bolts on the fire wall and work around the booster....if you don't have power brakes thats another great add tat takes about an hour http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=147927 __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

04-08-2010, 05:17 PM	#6
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Van tilt Vs. Truck tilt Here is a pic and a little write-up. VANTRUCK.pdf __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

04-16-2010, 06:03 PM	#7
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Van tilt Vs. Truck tilt Thanks everyone! Been off the board for a while but glad to see more info. on this. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry



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