Tilt Column Restoration? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Luis_gz06 · 03-04-2013, 12:19 AM

Any known board members here know how to restore a truck tilt column? I would like to get mine done putting new groomets, paint, and if necessary new harness? Thanks!

Andy4639 · 03-04-2013, 12:45 AM

He is the best on here by far.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264748

**Tom Vogel** · 03-05-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

He is the best on here by far.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264748

^^^^^ X2 Go with Kevin, he will do you right. Just ask anyone on here.

sduckworth13 · 03-04-2013, 02:53 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329008 try this link

ChevyCruizer · 03-04-2013, 02:16 PM

Hey, I see your in Vegas. If you are a hands on guy and want to attempt it yourself I got some of the "special" tools. Maybe we can meet up.

I have 1 tilt completly apart and am wanting to order all new rubber and then paint or powder coat the other pieces.

Thanks, John

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Originally Posted by Luis_gz06

Any known board members here know how to restore a truck tilt column? I would like to get mine done putting new groomets, paint, and if necessary new harness? Thanks!

Luis_gz06 · 03-05-2013, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevyCruizer

Hey, I see your in Vegas. If you are a hands on guy and want to attempt it yourself I got some of the "special" tools. Maybe we can meet up.

I have 1 tilt completly apart and am wanting to order all new rubber and then paint or powder coat the other pieces.

Thanks, John

Hey, thanks! But im not ready to work on this stuff yet. I would rather have a pro work on it.

hugger6933 · 03-05-2013, 07:53 AM

There is a guy up in St Louis MO that does cluster and colums. I bought a cluster from him and it was amazing. with the eception of a small issue with the speedo but that was not his fault I don't think. I think his name that he goes by is 70 short wide or something like that. He seems to be a really good guy to deal with , I was gonna have him build me another cluster and we talked about it but I just never have gotten back to the project and time slips away from me so easy when something else comes to the shop.

ChevyCruizer · 04-05-2013, 07:29 PM

Luis,

Did you decide what you are going to do with the column? I ended up ordering the last "special tool" I needed to take apart these columns the right way. So if you decide you want to attempt it I will help you out.

I think I ran into you at the pick a part today, if so...thanks so much for letting me get the jack.

I sent a friends request.

Thanks, John

Luis_gz06 · 04-06-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyCruizer

Luis,

Did you decide what you are going to do with the column? I ended up ordering the last "special tool" I needed to take apart these columns the right way. So if you decide you want to attempt it I will help you out.

I think I ran into you at the pick a part today, if so...thanks so much for letting me get the jack.

I sent a friends request.

Thanks, John

You're welcome. I decided to accept your help. I will let you know in a couple of weeks so we can meet up. I accepted your friend request. Thanks John, Luis.

Luis_gz06 · 07-31-2013, 01:11 PM

Are the turn signal switches still available from AC DELCO?

**KevsClassics** · 07-31-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_gz06

Are the turn signal switches still available from AC DELCO?

Yes go with AC Delco #D6216
I had nothing but problems with repops

mmiddle · 07-31-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Yes go with AC Delco #D6216
I had nothing but problems with repops

2X on that! The older I get the more I'm realizing that there is no substitute for OEM in most cases

Dova · 07-31-2013, 01:53 PM

I got mine from Amazon. It was like $35 or so. I can get you a link once I get home.

Luis_gz06 · 08-02-2013, 12:01 PM

Thanks! Where is the best place to get new groomets for the columns? Or is it one company that makes them?

**KevsClassics** · 08-02-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_gz06

Thanks! Where is the best place to get new groomets for the columns? Or is it one company that makes them?

The Truck Shop. http://www.truckandcarshop.com/

Luis_gz06 · 08-03-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

The Truck Shop. http://www.truckandcarshop.com/

Thanks!

03-04-2013, 12:19 AM	#1
Luis_gz06 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,378	Tilt Column Restoration? Any known board members here know how to restore a truck tilt column? I would like to get mine done putting new groomets, paint, and if necessary new harness? Thanks! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4 (Almost done stay tuned) 1970 Chevrolet Pickup Longhorn CST/20 (SOLD)

03-04-2013, 12:45 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Tilt Column Restoration? He is the best on here by far. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264748 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-04-2013, 02:53 AM	#4
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Tilt Column Restoration? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329008 try this link __________________ Scott

03-05-2013, 07:53 AM	#7
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: Tilt Column Restoration? There is a guy up in St Louis MO that does cluster and colums. I bought a cluster from him and it was amazing. with the eception of a small issue with the speedo but that was not his fault I don't think. I think his name that he goes by is 70 short wide or something like that. He seems to be a really good guy to deal with , I was gonna have him build me another cluster and we talked about it but I just never have gotten back to the project and time slips away from me so easy when something else comes to the shop.

04-05-2013, 07:29 PM	#8
ChevyCruizer 17's too small Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 335	Re: Tilt Column Restoration? Luis, Did you decide what you are going to do with the column? I ended up ordering the last "special tool" I needed to take apart these columns the right way. So if you decide you want to attempt it I will help you out. I think I ran into you at the pick a part today, if so...thanks so much for letting me get the jack. I sent a friends request. Thanks, John __________________ 68 C10 SWB SS 5 lug power disc brake conversion 2.5 inch drop spindles van tilt column Air Ride Technologies Cool Ride air bag kits Performance Online tubular upper control arms and shock relocator kits ECE super track panhard bar 1 piece side windows

07-31-2013, 01:11 PM	#10
Luis_gz06 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,378	Re: Tilt Column Restoration? Are the turn signal switches still available from AC DELCO? __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4 (Almost done stay tuned) 1970 Chevrolet Pickup Longhorn CST/20 (SOLD)

07-31-2013, 01:53 PM	#13
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: Tilt Column Restoration? I got mine from Amazon. It was like $35 or so. I can get you a link once I get home.

08-02-2013, 12:01 PM	#14
Luis_gz06 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,378	Re: Tilt Column Restoration? Thanks! Where is the best place to get new groomets for the columns? Or is it one company that makes them? __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4 (Almost done stay tuned) 1970 Chevrolet Pickup Longhorn CST/20 (SOLD)



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