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dmec · 03-08-2005, 11:33 AM

is it really necessary to relocate neutral safety switch when installing a van column in these trucks?

Tx Firefighter · 03-08-2005, 01:09 PM

Yes it is. Otherwise, the column won't bolt in. It interferes.

Livrat · 03-08-2005, 01:26 PM

Not on all van tilts.. the early ones.. 70 - 73 have the neutral safety switch in the correct location and even have the correct levers.. the only change necessary on them is the shaft length...

**uncle** · 03-08-2005, 06:15 PM

You can remove it, but your truck will start in any gear.

dmec · 03-08-2005, 07:08 PM

thanks for the info. i have 6 columns i plan on rebuilding for sale and didnt know if relocating switch was neccessary. the collars that have loose pins are going to be shaved and turned into floor shift models. i just did a floor shift model for my truck. i shortened the mast 2 inches to get the steering wheel out of my face. much better. i can even see my bottom gauges now.

dmec · 03-08-2005, 07:27 PM

my shortened floor shift tilt.

Brainchild · 03-08-2005, 07:35 PM

Yeah they are much more comfy shoved down in there like that.I left mine up about 2 inches farther than that,but it's much better than a stocker.

I don't have a place for my tach now until I work on the dash

Big Block · 03-08-2005, 07:44 PM

I saw your tach is 7 grand, What is it out of? Is that a early camero tach? I saw one at a venders display at Charlotte NC auto fair. Thanks B.B.

dmec · 03-08-2005, 08:15 PM

yes it is a camaro tach. here is 1 i put in another dash. i also used 80,s truck gauges.

Big Block · 03-08-2005, 08:28 PM

Does it work with the stock printed curcit board? Do you have to make any mods. to make it fit? Thanks B.B.

dmec · 03-08-2005, 08:43 PM

yes it works with the stock printed circuit. there is a trick to it and if i told you i would have to kill you. LOL. just kidding. tried to load picture of back but file is too large. send e mail and i could show pic.

shifty · 03-08-2005, 08:51 PM

If you're using Windows XP, find the actual file on your computer, right-click the file and choose "Edit".

This should open it in MS Paint program.

From the 'Image" menu, choose Stretch/Skew. Change the numbers to be 50%horizontal and 50% vertical and click OK.

This will shrink the dimensions by half. From the 'File' menu, choose "Save as" and save the file as a JPEG with a different name.

The board should let you upload it without a problem.

If it's too small to see the details, you can try doing a 75% shrink.

03-08-2005, 11:33 AM	#1
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	van tilt column ? is it really necessary to relocate neutral safety switch when installing a van column in these trucks?

03-08-2005, 01:09 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Yes it is. Otherwise, the column won't bolt in. It interferes. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-08-2005, 06:15 PM	#4
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Switch You can remove it, but your truck will start in any gear.

03-08-2005, 07:27 PM	#6
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	my shortened floor shift tilt. Attached Images

03-08-2005, 07:35 PM	#7
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Yeah they are much more comfy shoved down in there like that.I left mine up about 2 inches farther than that,but it's much better than a stocker. I don't have a place for my tach now until I work on the dash __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-08-2005, 01:26 PM	#3
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Not on all van tilts.. the early ones.. 70 - 73 have the neutral safety switch in the correct location and even have the correct levers.. the only change necessary on them is the shaft length...

03-08-2005, 07:08 PM	#5
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	thanks for the info. i have 6 columns i plan on rebuilding for sale and didnt know if relocating switch was neccessary. the collars that have loose pins are going to be shaved and turned into floor shift models. i just did a floor shift model for my truck. i shortened the mast 2 inches to get the steering wheel out of my face. much better. i can even see my bottom gauges now.

03-08-2005, 07:44 PM	#8
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	I saw your tach is 7 grand, What is it out of? Is that a early camero tach? I saw one at a venders display at Charlotte NC auto fair. Thanks B.B.

03-08-2005, 08:15 PM	#9
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	yes it is a camaro tach. here is 1 i put in another dash. i also used 80,s truck gauges. Attached Images

03-08-2005, 08:28 PM	#10
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Does it work with the stock printed curcit board? Do you have to make any mods. to make it fit? Thanks B.B.

03-08-2005, 08:43 PM	#11
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	yes it works with the stock printed circuit. there is a trick to it and if i told you i would have to kill you. LOL. just kidding. tried to load picture of back but file is too large. send e mail and i could show pic.

03-08-2005, 08:51 PM	#12
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	If you're using Windows XP, find the actual file on your computer, right-click the file and choose "Edit". This should open it in MS Paint program. From the 'Image" menu, choose Stretch/Skew. Change the numbers to be 50%horizontal and 50% vertical and click OK. This will shrink the dimensions by half. From the 'File' menu, choose "Save as" and save the file as a JPEG with a different name. The board should let you upload it without a problem. If it's too small to see the details, you can try doing a 75% shrink. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.



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