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MashTheGas 72 · 12-25-2013, 11:05 AM

I want to replace my steering column in my 72 GMC with tilt steering. Could someone tell me what all applications will interchange. What year and different trucks, Vans etc.

slick copper · 12-25-2013, 05:35 PM

Hey. Good question. I'd be interested too. Also if any one knows what would carry the factory steering wheel that would be good to know as well. In do know if you're not worried about the factory steering wheel u should be able to use something from a little bit newer trucks like 73-84. But at some point they started putting the ignition on the column. I've heard of guys using ones out of older chevy cars too but not sure of makes or models. Of course there are plenty of companies that have direct bolt in kits like LMC and Brothers. Good luck, and maybe someone more knowledgable than me will chime in.

Lees68GMC · 12-25-2013, 05:41 PM

I'm really interested in hearing some experienced, expert comments on this too.

Tilt steering columns, No ignition cylinder columns. What years, What GM donor vehicles would work Best for direct, hassle free (or minimal) bolt-in to 67-72 Chevy / GMC trucks.

MashTheGas 72 · 12-25-2013, 05:38 PM

Thanks guy for the input keep it coming.

**chiefcfd** · 12-25-2013, 06:34 PM

The Van tilt from '72 till early '82 will fit. I is approximately 2 1/2 inches longer. The intermediate shaft can be collapsed to compensate for that. You can search for posts of this. After mid '82 the van tilt has the key in the column.

67swb72klb · 12-25-2013, 06:41 PM

some motorhomes have them also but the plug for the wiring is different in the later years

**chiefcfd** · 12-25-2013, 06:51 PM

And I forgot the neutral safety switch has to be moved also. Here's a link to that. The wiring plug mentioned above can be adapted.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=63328

12-25-2013, 11:05 AM	#1
MashTheGas 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Folkston Ga Posts: 178	Tilt Steering Column Question. I want to replace my steering column in my 72 GMC with tilt steering. Could someone tell me what all applications will interchange. What year and different trucks, Vans etc. __________________ 72 GMC 1/2 Ton

12-25-2013, 05:35 PM	#2
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: Tilt Steering Column Question. Hey. Good question. I'd be interested too. Also if any one knows what would carry the factory steering wheel that would be good to know as well. In do know if you're not worried about the factory steering wheel u should be able to use something from a little bit newer trucks like 73-84. But at some point they started putting the ignition on the column. I've heard of guys using ones out of older chevy cars too but not sure of makes or models. Of course there are plenty of companies that have direct bolt in kits like LMC and Brothers. Good luck, and maybe someone more knowledgable than me will chime in. __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

12-25-2013, 05:41 PM	#3
Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Re: Tilt Steering Column Question. I'm really interested in hearing some experienced, expert comments on this too. Tilt steering columns, No ignition cylinder columns. What years, What GM donor vehicles would work Best for direct, hassle free (or minimal) bolt-in to 67-72 Chevy / GMC trucks. __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive"

12-25-2013, 05:38 PM	#4
MashTheGas 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Folkston Ga Posts: 178	Re: Tilt Steering Column Question. Thanks guy for the input keep it coming. __________________ 72 GMC 1/2 Ton

12-25-2013, 06:34 PM	#5
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 514	Re: Tilt Steering Column Question. The Van tilt from '72 till early '82 will fit. I is approximately 2 1/2 inches longer. The intermediate shaft can be collapsed to compensate for that. You can search for posts of this. After mid '82 the van tilt has the key in the column. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

12-25-2013, 06:41 PM	#6
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: Tilt Steering Column Question. some motorhomes have them also but the plug for the wiring is different in the later years __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

12-25-2013, 06:51 PM	#7
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 514	Re: Tilt Steering Column Question. And I forgot the neutral safety switch has to be moved also. Here's a link to that. The wiring plug mentioned above can be adapted. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=63328 __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab



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