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*wolfthing2000* · 03-08-2005, 01:05 PM

I have a salvage yard that has a good tilt column and wheel out of a 76 that I wish to buy. I am curious what price is fair so when I ask them I am not getting gouged. It is in excelent shape, from a floor shift truck.
Thanks,
Dave

Tx Firefighter · 03-08-2005, 01:08 PM

Beware that a 76 truck column doesn't swap into a 67-72 without mods. A 76 van column is a slam dunk swap though.

*wolfthing2000* · 03-08-2005, 05:36 PM

So what about a price for one of those. WhAT mods are necessary for using the 76 column.
Thanks,
Dave

*dtlilly* · 03-08-2005, 05:55 PM

A 76 column will have the ignition in the column and a 67-72 is in the dash. (wiring and shaft differences) The column your looking at is worth about $75 if good and tight.

shifty · 03-08-2005, 07:02 PM

Are there any tilt columns out there which are a 'perfect' fit for 67-72 and don't have ignition on the column?

Longhorn Man · 03-08-2005, 11:26 PM

72 - 81 vans are very close. Relocate the neutral safety switch, and shorten the intermidiate shaft and it'll go in and look JUST like a stock unit.
Some motor homes do have one that is the right length...but I am unsure of the switch placement on them.

Tx Firefighter · 03-08-2005, 11:34 PM

I used a motorhome column in my green 70. The length was perfect, no shortening of the intermediate shaft was needed, but I did have to relocate the neutral switch.

Tx Firefighter · 03-08-2005, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shifty

Are there any tilt columns out there which are a 'perfect' fit for 67-72 and don't have ignition on the column?

Factory truck tilt columns. They show up on the board for sale real often. Main thing is, about 2 to 3 times the price of a van tilt column. Personally, I can move the neutral safety switch and whack the intermediate shaft for the money saved.

71swb4x4 · 03-08-2005, 11:45 PM

Are you looking for a floor shift model? If so I think an original truck tilt is all you will find, and those go for $300 - $400 usually.

shifty · 03-09-2005, 12:21 AM

I'm looking for shift on the column. If it came down to it and I put the shifter on the floor, I would still go for the cheaper column shifter and fill the hole for the shifter on the clumn or something to save some bucks.

The two first projects going into my truck are tilt and power steering. I was just curious.

I don't know much about steering and suspension components. I don't know what an intermediate shaft is or how to shorten it. I understand the purpose and concept of a neutral switch, but I don't know where it's located or how to relocate it.

I gotta seriously find some decent salvage yards here in Atlanta or nearby.

71swb4x4 · 03-09-2005, 12:28 AM

The van tilt is your best route. Shortening the sterring shaft is very easy, and so is moving th nuetral safety switch. Check out the FAQ section, I think both mods are covered.

shifty · 03-09-2005, 12:35 PM

I found the FAQ thread about how to relocate the neutral safety switch, but nothing about shortening the column :\ Strange.

Maybe I'll need to make one. I'll google for it later

71swb4x4 · 03-09-2005, 02:25 PM

The steering shaft is pretty easy. There are 2 plastic/nylon rivets that hold it in place. You need to drill those out. Then the shaft can collapse. Sometimes it takes some light hitting with a hammer, and sometimes it takes a bunch of PB Blaster and a huge hammer.

Tx Firefighter · 03-09-2005, 03:04 PM

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03-08-2005, 01:05 PM	#1
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Tilt column I have a salvage yard that has a good tilt column and wheel out of a 76 that I wish to buy. I am curious what price is fair so when I ask them I am not getting gouged. It is in excelent shape, from a floor shift truck. Thanks, Dave

03-08-2005, 01:08 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Beware that a 76 truck column doesn't swap into a 67-72 without mods. A 76 van column is a slam dunk swap though. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-08-2005, 07:02 PM	#5
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Are there any tilt columns out there which are a 'perfect' fit for 67-72 and don't have ignition on the column? __________________ 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.

03-08-2005, 11:34 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I used a motorhome column in my green 70. The length was perfect, no shortening of the intermediate shaft was needed, but I did have to relocate the neutral switch. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-08-2005, 11:45 PM	#9
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Are you looking for a floor shift model? If so I think an original truck tilt is all you will find, and those go for $300 - $400 usually. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-08-2005, 05:36 PM	#3
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	So what about a price for one of those. WhAT mods are necessary for using the 76 column. Thanks, Dave

03-08-2005, 05:55 PM	#4
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	A 76 column will have the ignition in the column and a 67-72 is in the dash. (wiring and shaft differences) The column your looking at is worth about $75 if good and tight.

03-08-2005, 11:26 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	72 - 81 vans are very close. Relocate the neutral safety switch, and shorten the intermidiate shaft and it'll go in and look JUST like a stock unit. Some motor homes do have one that is the right length...but I am unsure of the switch placement on them.

03-09-2005, 12:21 AM	#10
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	I'm looking for shift on the column. If it came down to it and I put the shifter on the floor, I would still go for the cheaper column shifter and fill the hole for the shifter on the clumn or something to save some bucks. The two first projects going into my truck are tilt and power steering. I was just curious. I don't know much about steering and suspension components. I don't know what an intermediate shaft is or how to shorten it. I understand the purpose and concept of a neutral switch, but I don't know where it's located or how to relocate it. I gotta seriously find some decent salvage yards here in Atlanta or nearby. __________________ 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.

03-09-2005, 12:28 AM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	The van tilt is your best route. Shortening the sterring shaft is very easy, and so is moving th nuetral safety switch. Check out the FAQ section, I think both mods are covered. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-09-2005, 12:35 PM	#12
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	I found the FAQ thread about how to relocate the neutral safety switch, but nothing about shortening the column :\ Strange. Maybe I'll need to make one. I'll google for it later __________________ 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.

03-09-2005, 02:25 PM	#13
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	The steering shaft is pretty easy. There are 2 plastic/nylon rivets that hold it in place. You need to drill those out. Then the shaft can collapse. Sometimes it takes some light hitting with a hammer, and sometimes it takes a bunch of PB Blaster and a huge hammer. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-09-2005, 03:04 PM	#14
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Another Tx Firefighter picture (TM) coming your way............ __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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