Overlooked Tilt Column Source ??!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

too many · 08-27-2002, 12:42 AM

We all know about using van tilts in our trucks, BUT the other day I came across something kinda interesting!! While "surfing" a salvage yard , I came upon a GM chassis motorhome with a TILT column. I bought it and after getting it out, ( pain in the a$$) , the lower shaft length looks the SAME as a factory tilt I have for my 72!! Will probably need to change the firewall seal plate and wiring harness plug , but otherwise looks the same!! Anyone had any experience with these ?
MAYBE a new "untapped"source???

jostrans68 · 08-27-2002, 12:47 AM

I was just told the same thing by WES about 2 weeks ago he had run across this hadnt pulled one yet but the upper looked the same.

**72BBGMC** · 08-27-2002, 08:28 AM

The correct 69-72 truck tilt was used until 1991 in the motor homes. Here's another place to look, 73-81 C30 short bus/van. It has a van nose but they usually have a bus type body.

too many · 08-27-2002, 10:03 PM

Never would have looked in a school bus! (of coarse if I wasnt looking for a place to stay after buying my last truck, I wouldnt have found this one either!!) LOL

sakohntr · 08-27-2002, 10:49 PM

Why would a school bus have a tilt column??

busterwivell · 08-27-2002, 11:47 PM

Fat Busdriver?

too many · 08-28-2002, 12:16 AM

So the kids can reach the gas pedal when going for a joy ride!!

Rod · 08-30-2002, 09:11 PM

For fat belly bus drivers.

08-27-2002, 12:42 AM	#1
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	Overlooked Tilt Column Source ??!!! We all know about using van tilts in our trucks, BUT the other day I came across something kinda interesting!! While "surfing" a salvage yard , I came upon a GM chassis motorhome with a TILT column. I bought it and after getting it out, ( pain in the a$$) , the lower shaft length looks the SAME as a factory tilt I have for my 72!! Will probably need to change the firewall seal plate and wiring harness plug , but otherwise looks the same!! Anyone had any experience with these ? MAYBE a new "untapped"source???

08-27-2002, 12:47 AM	#2
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	I was just told the same thing by WES about 2 weeks ago he had run across this hadnt pulled one yet but the upper looked the same. __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

08-27-2002, 10:03 PM	#4
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	THANKS 72BBGMC!! Never would have looked in a school bus! (of coarse if I wasnt looking for a place to stay after buying my last truck, I wouldnt have found this one either!!) LOL

08-27-2002, 10:49 PM	#5
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	How many? Why would a school bus have a tilt column?? __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

08-27-2002, 11:47 PM	#6
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Fat Busdriver? __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

08-27-2002, 08:28 AM	#3
72BBGMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: georgia Posts: 292	The correct 69-72 truck tilt was used until 1991 in the motor homes. Here's another place to look, 73-81 C30 short bus/van. It has a van nose but they usually have a bus type body.

08-28-2002, 12:16 AM	#7
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	no...no...no.! So the kids can reach the gas pedal when going for a joy ride!!

08-30-2002, 09:11 PM	#8
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	For fat belly bus drivers. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

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