Tilt wheel question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**l79m20** · 03-24-2006, 10:24 PM

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

71swb4x4 · 03-24-2006, 10:29 PM

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

Longhorn Man · 03-24-2006, 10:39 PM

15 bucks.... good score

72armyswbtruck · 03-24-2006, 10:40 PM

Super Nice score, that's super cheap too

jay_shy · 03-24-2006, 10:44 PM

post somr pics. 15$ is an awsome price.

Jason

Bob Moore · 03-24-2006, 10:47 PM

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.

rauto13 · 03-25-2006, 11:47 AM

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

chevy_fatman · 03-25-2006, 11:54 AM

good deal!

you need to go back and get all the $15 columns you can 'cuz they'll be gone soon!

Longhorn Man · 03-25-2006, 06:42 PM

Agreed...and I'll buy everyone you can get for 20 bucks.

chevy_fatman · 03-25-2006, 08:47 PM

In the other hand you might get a better price if you buy them in bulk

**l79m20** · 03-25-2006, 09:06 PM

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

chevy_fatman · 03-25-2006, 09:45 PM

kanuck · 03-26-2006, 06:25 AM

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

raiders3581 · 06-27-2006, 11:01 PM

your telling me i just bought one for 240 it was "rebuilt" though

03-24-2006, 10:24 PM	#1
l79m20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reading, Kansas Posts: 628	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

03-24-2006, 10:29 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	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 __________________ 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.

03-24-2006, 10:39 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Tilt wheel question 15 bucks.... good score

03-24-2006, 10:40 PM	#4
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Tilt wheel question Super Nice score, that's super cheap too __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-24-2006, 10:44 PM	#5
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Tilt wheel question post somr pics. 15$ is an awsome price. Jason

03-24-2006, 10:47 PM	#6
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	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. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-25-2006, 11:47 AM	#7
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	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 __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

03-25-2006, 11:54 AM	#8
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	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! __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

03-25-2006, 06:42 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Tilt wheel question Agreed...and I'll buy everyone you can get for 20 bucks.

03-25-2006, 08:47 PM	#10
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: Tilt wheel question In the other hand you might get a better price if you buy them in bulk __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

03-25-2006, 09:06 PM	#11
l79m20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reading, Kansas Posts: 628	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

03-25-2006, 09:45 PM	#12
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: Tilt wheel question __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

03-26-2006, 06:25 AM	#13
kanuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: canada Posts: 166	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 __________________ '70 Malibu with 383 stroker/T350 '56 SWB Mercury pickup..under construction '67 Firebird Convertible...all done stock '70 LWB 350 on propane...beater '69 LWB 350/T400 body restored

06-27-2006, 11:01 PM	#14
raiders3581 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: pomona ca Posts: 187	Re: Tilt wheel question your telling me i just bought one for 240 it was "rebuilt" though



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