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tony58 · 05-23-2013, 01:29 PM

Don't know if many of you are buying/using the aftermarket tilt columns. Watch out for the low cost Chinese columns as they have been found to be very dangerous. They name the larger importers of these junk columns.
If it isn't a Flaming River, Ididit, or Billet Specialties it's most likely junk.
This article is from New Zealand where they inspect these things unlike here in the US.

http://lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosh...ng_Columns.pdf

Mr Chevorlet · 05-23-2013, 01:39 PM

That is good to news to know. thanks

Dano69c10 · 05-23-2013, 01:51 PM

Wow!

To think I almost cheaped out and bought the CPP column shown in the report.

Money is no object when it involves steering columns.

Just my $0.02
Dano

Katrina/10 · 05-23-2013, 04:01 PM

I read the whole report, that was very interesting! They completely dismantled and inspected many of the columns used and sold here in the US, and find that, Chinese is junk! I have heard the warnings about the China columns, now I know why.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-23-2013, 05:15 PM

I just installed a column in a 50 Olds that he bought and brought me. I'm getting him to bring it back so I can check it out. This is scary, not good!!! Thanks for posting this info!

Katrina/10 · 05-23-2013, 05:21 PM

That plastic donut for steering your car doesn't look like a good idea at all.

JointTech · 05-23-2013, 05:52 PM

wonder what CPP has to say about this.
and now it makes you wonder what other crap stuff they sell. I thought they were the best and greatest.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-23-2013, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JointTech

wonder what CPP has to say about this.
and now it makes you wonder what other crap stuff they sell. I thought they were the best and greatest.

Sure makes you wonder...

....I guess thats why it takes so long to receive an order, they're waiting for the slow boat from China to arrive

mgchevyparts · 05-23-2013, 07:04 PM

Scary stuff, glad I've never bought anything but Flaming River

Katrina/10 · 05-24-2013, 08:07 AM

Chinese Performance Parts!

**KevsClassics** · 05-24-2013, 02:06 PM

Remember, You always get what you pay for!

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-24-2013, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Remember, You always get what you pay for!

yep, ya sure do!!!!
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Dano69c10 · 05-24-2013, 07:21 PM

This is important enough to be a sticky somewhere...

myyamr7 · 05-25-2013, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JointTech

wonder what CPP has to say about this.
and now it makes you wonder what other crap stuff they sell. I thought they were the best and greatest.

I'm one of the suckers that bought this POS from them and my emails to them complaining of poor fit and quality went unanswered. They know about it, I can't be the only one that complained about it

Dano69c10 · 05-25-2013, 11:52 AM

I hope the word can get out to everyone. I also hope that there will be no injuries/deaths associated with these columns...

CParnell · 05-25-2013, 12:09 PM

Thanks for posting this, it was a good read and good to know about.

**lolife99** · 05-25-2013, 12:52 PM

Very scarey!
Glad I used a KevsClassic rebuilt oem tilt in my trucks,...

Scottshotrods · 05-25-2013, 12:56 PM

This why we sell Ididit columns made in USA and have all GM internal made parts.The ONLY column that comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY.We have great DEALS on there product line.Let us know if we can help you out?

Justin

70blackfish · 05-26-2013, 05:39 PM

need all to see this....

ETsC10 · 05-27-2013, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myyamr7

I'm one of the suckers that bought this POS from them and my emails to them complaining of poor fit and quality went unanswered. They know about it, I can't be the only one that complained about it

I would call them for a full refund. If they give you greif, mention that the DOT is getting the next phone call.

tony58 · 05-27-2013, 05:34 PM

As soon as this New Zealand article got out CPP blasted their Ebay store with many ads of these columns for sale, They're going as cheap as $169 for a chrome tilt! Don't you think buyers would know better? People buying this almost deserve to have it fail, almost.

Dano69c10 · 05-27-2013, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony58

As soon as this New Zealand article got out CPP blasted their Ebay store with many ads of these columns for sale, They're going as cheap as $169 for a chrome tilt!

Wow! No conscience?

chevydog66 · 05-27-2013, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katrina/10

Chinese Performance Parts!

CPP = Chinese Performance Parts

67ctener · 05-27-2013, 07:38 PM

Another fact why cpp is junk
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markallen · 05-27-2013, 08:09 PM

chinese plastic products

05-23-2013, 01:29 PM	#1
tony58 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orange, Calif Posts: 183	Aftermarket steering column Don't know if many of you are buying/using the aftermarket tilt columns. Watch out for the low cost Chinese columns as they have been found to be very dangerous. They name the larger importers of these junk columns. If it isn't a Flaming River, Ididit, or Billet Specialties it's most likely junk. This article is from New Zealand where they inspect these things unlike here in the US. http://lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosh...ng_Columns.pdf

05-23-2013, 01:39 PM	#2
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: Aftermarket steering column That is good to news to know. thanks __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

05-23-2013, 01:51 PM	#3
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: Aftermarket steering column Wow! To think I almost cheaped out and bought the CPP column shown in the report. Money is no object when it involves steering columns. Just my $0.02 Dano __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

05-23-2013, 04:01 PM	#4
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Aftermarket steering column I read the whole report, that was very interesting! They completely dismantled and inspected many of the columns used and sold here in the US, and find that, Chinese is junk! I have heard the warnings about the China columns, now I know why. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

05-23-2013, 05:15 PM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,008	Re: Aftermarket steering column I just installed a column in a 50 Olds that he bought and brought me. I'm getting him to bring it back so I can check it out. This is scary, not good!!! Thanks for posting this info! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

05-23-2013, 05:21 PM	#6
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Aftermarket steering column That plastic donut for steering your car doesn't look like a good idea at all. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

05-23-2013, 05:52 PM	#7
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Aftermarket steering column wonder what CPP has to say about this. and now it makes you wonder what other crap stuff they sell. I thought they were the best and greatest. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

05-23-2013, 07:04 PM	#9
mgchevyparts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upland, Calif Posts: 698	Re: Aftermarket steering column Scary stuff, glad I've never bought anything but Flaming River

05-24-2013, 08:07 AM	#10
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Aftermarket steering column Chinese Performance Parts! __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

05-24-2013, 02:06 PM	#11
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: Aftermarket steering column Remember, You always get what you pay for! __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

05-24-2013, 07:21 PM	#13
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: Aftermarket steering column This is important enough to be a sticky somewhere... __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

05-25-2013, 11:52 AM	#15
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: Aftermarket steering column I hope the word can get out to everyone. I also hope that there will be no injuries/deaths associated with these columns... __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

05-25-2013, 12:09 PM	#16
CParnell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 156	Re: Aftermarket steering column Thanks for posting this, it was a good read and good to know about. __________________ 1968 GMC 910 Project Tommy 1974 Olds Cutlass

05-25-2013, 12:52 PM	#17
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: Aftermarket steering column Very scarey! Glad I used a *KevsClassic* rebuilt oem tilt in my trucks,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-25-2013, 12:56 PM	#18
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: Aftermarket steering column This why we sell Ididit columns made in USA and have all GM internal made parts.The ONLY column that comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY.We have great DEALS on there product line.Let us know if we can help you out? Justin



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05-26-2013, 05:39 PM	#19
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Re: Aftermarket steering column need all to see this.... __________________ 69 SWB 780hp Hellcat powered, manual 6 speed, currie 9

05-27-2013, 05:34 PM	#21
tony58 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orange, Calif Posts: 183	Re: Aftermarket steering column As soon as this New Zealand article got out CPP blasted their Ebay store with many ads of these columns for sale, They're going as cheap as $169 for a chrome tilt! Don't you think buyers would know better? People buying this almost deserve to have it fail, almost.

05-27-2013, 07:38 PM	#24
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Aftermarket steering column Another fact why cpp is junk Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

05-27-2013, 08:09 PM	#25
markallen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Meridian, Mississippi Posts: 67	Re: Aftermarket steering column chinese plastic products

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