03-24-2006, 10:24 PM | #1 |
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Tilt wheel question
Went to local salvage yard today and found a 1981 GMC van with a tilt wheel and key start on dash. Removed it and paid 15.00 american dollars for it . My question will this fit my 1972 1/2 ton? If it will, I will read the older posts for installation tips........................ any advice ? Kirby
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03-24-2006, 10:29 PM | #2 |
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Re: Tilt wheel question
It will fit, read the posts in the FAQ section, it's not tough, just takes a little time. Of course when you pay $15 for it you have a LOT of time you can burn
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03-24-2006, 10:39 PM | #3 |
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Re: Tilt wheel question
15 bucks.... good score
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03-24-2006, 10:40 PM | #4 |
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Super Nice score, that's super cheap too
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03-24-2006, 10:44 PM | #5 |
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Re: Tilt wheel question
post somr pics. 15$ is an awsome price.
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03-24-2006, 10:47 PM | #6 |
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Re: Tilt wheel question
My advice - ENJOY.
You need a Dremel and a drill to move the NS/REVERSE switch and a drill and a BF hammer to colapse the intermediate shaft. By the way that is the best price I have heard of for a van tilt. 2 weeks ago a vendor was trying to sell an unmodified van tilt for $200.00 at the local swap meet. By Sunday afternoon he still had it.
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03-25-2006, 11:47 AM | #7 |
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Re: Tilt wheel question
congrats on the van tilt, got mine for 25 bucks, been in the truck for a few years now, easy swap, the FAQ is good info
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03-25-2006, 11:54 AM | #8 |
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Re: Tilt wheel question
good deal! you need to go back and get all the $15 columns you can 'cuz they'll be gone soon!
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03-25-2006, 06:42 PM | #9 |
its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Tilt wheel question
Agreed...and I'll buy everyone you can get for 20 bucks.
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03-25-2006, 08:47 PM | #10 |
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In the other hand you might get a better price if you buy them in bulk
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03-25-2006, 09:06 PM | #11 |
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Re: Tilt wheel question
Thanks for all the replys I will use the FAQ on sunday to prep the tilt. This is an awesome site with awesome members. The salvage yard is a small one and believe me this was the only tilt available. I'll keep you all posted and with pictures....Kiby
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03-25-2006, 09:45 PM | #12 |
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03-26-2006, 06:25 AM | #13 |
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Re: Tilt wheel question
I got the same '81 van tilt, but mine cost $40. Of course that was the cost of towing the whole van home. City was giving a guy I knew a hassle for a unliscenced vehicle in his yard,(he got hit in the front end and it damaged the frame) so he gave it to me. Pretty rough, but its a beuville with tilt, air, swivel buckets and a 350 with a rebuilt top end.
Hagen
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06-27-2006, 11:01 PM | #14 |
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Re: Tilt wheel question
your telling me i just bought one for 240 it was "rebuilt" though
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