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HuggerCST · 03-09-2006, 01:31 PM

Another $500+ tilt column with 3 days to go.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT It seems odd to me that these 3 or 4 people that are bidding so much $$$ don't just bid on the other tilts on ebay that aren't nearly as high. Almost seems fixed, but people do strange things.

Huskerboy2 · 03-09-2006, 02:49 PM

I know what you mean. There are two other tilts on ebay right now that are at $150-$200. Why wouldn't you just move on to the next one when it got that high?

HeavyD · 03-09-2006, 07:24 PM

Well that price is just stupid. I couldn't get half that for my truck tilt, maybe I should throw it on there and see what happens? $177 for a non tilt? Guess I shouldn't keep tossing these out. Wonder what van tilts go for? I got so tired of tripping over one that I gave it away to a board member...now I will probably see one sell for $450 this weekend. Anyone wanna buy a chewed up, faded, cracked tan steering wheel for a few hundred??

8bolt · 03-09-2006, 07:39 PM

As long as people are willing to pay the the high and in m.o.p. ridiculous price for some of these things the price will keep going up.Some of the e-bay bidders get caught up in a bidding frenzy.

72armyswbtruck · 03-09-2006, 08:09 PM

And to think that I just sold one to a board member for $150, he could list his and tripple is investment

greenhorn male · 03-09-2006, 09:16 PM

I've had two sitting in my garage, one of them nearly 2 years and the other one for a month. The reason I haven't put the older one in my truck is that the non-tilt one works so good (signals and horn). I sold a third one a couple of months ago for $200 or maybe $150 (i can't remember now). I sold all my van tilts much cheaper. Someone got a floor shift on ebay for $290 "Buy it now" a couple of weeks ago. I almost bid on it but didn't need it and the pics were crappy. I wonder if a board member got that one. Those ebay sales makes me just want to put both of my tilts on there.

rkarr · 03-11-2006, 05:39 PM

What year van tilts fit our trucks?
I'm sure there's another link, but was just thibnking one of you guys might know...
Greenhorn, maybe you could sell those on e-bay and buy a completed tricked out showtruck!!
Thanks.

ChevLoRay · 03-11-2006, 06:44 PM

It was a number of years back, like 1979, but I bought a tilt column for my '67 Impala that was the right color and had a better steering wheel than my old one.....for $10.

Later, I bought a tilt column for my '67 Firebird (okay, it was from a Camaro), for $100. Let's see.....that was in 1982. I later sold it for $250.

I haven't looked for the price on either one, so don't tell me.

I really think I'd rather buy an ididit or a Flaming River unit, new. Oh, I'd have mine painted, so it looked more or less original.

The wood rim steering wheel on the first column, is junk. It's aftermarket and not very comfortable. Had one on my Firebird. Pure 70's, though.

greenhorn male · 03-13-2006, 01:17 AM

I'm not sure what years van tilts look like the trucks as I never look at the years and sometimes I can't distiguish the different years. I am guessing early to late 70's. When I'm at the wrecking yard I just zip through the chevy and GMC vans to see if there are any keyless van tilts. Sometimes the steering wheels are the same as the trucks also. Make sure you check for AM/FM radios in the vans also. Although they are not exact, they are close and makes for a nice fill for the factory radio opening. Hmmm...I just remembered, I got one of those radios somewhere also.

When I pull the van tilts, after disconnecting the bolts at the gearbox, I just take a sharp knife and cut the gasket along the floor opening. It's a lot easier than removing the small hexhead screws.

03-09-2006, 01:31 PM	#26
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Is it me or is this price high? Another $500+ tilt column with 3 days to go. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT It seems odd to me that these 3 or 4 people that are bidding so much $$$ don't just bid on the other tilts on ebay that aren't nearly as high. Almost seems fixed, but people do strange things. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

03-09-2006, 02:49 PM	#27
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Re: Is it me or is this price high? I know what you mean. There are two other tilts on ebay right now that are at $150-$200. Why wouldn't you just move on to the next one when it got that high? __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

03-09-2006, 07:24 PM	#28
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,179	Re: Is it me or is this price high? Well that price is just stupid. I couldn't get half that for my truck tilt, maybe I should throw it on there and see what happens? $177 for a non tilt? Guess I shouldn't keep tossing these out. Wonder what van tilts go for? I got so tired of tripping over one that I gave it away to a board member...now I will probably see one sell for $450 this weekend. Anyone wanna buy a chewed up, faded, cracked tan steering wheel for a few hundred?? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

03-09-2006, 07:39 PM	#29
8bolt Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: COLD COUNTY Posts: 168	Re: Is it me or is this price high? As long as people are willing to pay the the high and in m.o.p. ridiculous price for some of these things the price will keep going up.Some of the e-bay bidders get caught up in a bidding frenzy.

03-09-2006, 08:09 PM	#30
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Is it me or is this price high? And to think that I just sold one to a board member for $150, he could list his and tripple is investment __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-09-2006, 09:16 PM	#31
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Re: Is it me or is this price high? I've had two sitting in my garage, one of them nearly 2 years and the other one for a month. The reason I haven't put the older one in my truck is that the non-tilt one works so good (signals and horn). I sold a third one a couple of months ago for $200 or maybe $150 (i can't remember now). I sold all my van tilts much cheaper. Someone got a floor shift on ebay for $290 "Buy it now" a couple of weeks ago. I almost bid on it but didn't need it and the pics were crappy. I wonder if a board member got that one. Those ebay sales makes me just want to put both of my tilts on there. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

03-11-2006, 05:39 PM	#32
rkarr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 152	Re: Is it me or is this price high? What year van tilts fit our trucks? I'm sure there's another link, but was just thibnking one of you guys might know... Greenhorn, maybe you could sell those on e-bay and buy a completed tricked out showtruck!! Thanks. __________________ Avatar is a pic of "Before"... Just wait.. ---------------- 1969 Fleetside: Shortened frame for SWB, ECE 4-6 drop. ECE SS tank. All new ECE suspension. Rebuilt 12 bolt 3:73 with Eaton Posi. Front and rear disc brakes. Ramjet 350 and 700r-4 trans. 20" Centerline wheels with Kumho 295/45/20 tires (I hope they fit). Progress pics: http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f2...uck/?start=all ---------------- Seriously... It's nothing a large dose of cash can't fix... Right? After all, I can't take it with me when I go... Just gotta have enough to get there!!!

03-11-2006, 06:44 PM	#33
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Is it me or is this price high? It was a number of years back, like 1979, but I bought a tilt column for my '67 Impala that was the right color and had a better steering wheel than my old one.....for $10. Later, I bought a tilt column for my '67 Firebird (okay, it was from a Camaro), for $100. Let's see.....that was in 1982. I later sold it for $250. I haven't looked for the price on either one, so don't tell me. I really think I'd rather buy an ididit or a Flaming River unit, new. Oh, I'd have mine painted, so it looked more or less original. The wood rim steering wheel on the first column, is junk. It's aftermarket and not very comfortable. Had one on my Firebird. Pure 70's, though. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-13-2006, 01:17 AM	#34
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Re: Is it me or is this price high? I'm not sure what years van tilts look like the trucks as I never look at the years and sometimes I can't distiguish the different years. I am guessing early to late 70's. When I'm at the wrecking yard I just zip through the chevy and GMC vans to see if there are any keyless van tilts. Sometimes the steering wheels are the same as the trucks also. Make sure you check for AM/FM radios in the vans also. Although they are not exact, they are close and makes for a nice fill for the factory radio opening. Hmmm...I just remembered, I got one of those radios somewhere also. When I pull the van tilts, after disconnecting the bolts at the gearbox, I just take a sharp knife and cut the gasket along the floor opening. It's a lot easier than removing the small hexhead screws. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.



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