Another Shortening Of The Steering Column - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigMike · 07-06-2006, 08:02 PM

Just did a test fit of my modified Van Tilt...I followed Putters instructions. I am sure it has given me at least 2.5" to 3" of room over the stock location. I am 6'3 so I need all the help I can get for room. Again, it is only a test fit so please disregard the old instrument panel - I needed it for reference.

I am very pleased as to how the van tilt turned out. I took it completely apart, did the neccessary modifications to make it fit in the truck, cleaned all of the bearings, replaced the tilt sphere and lubed it all down with Mobile One Bearing grease before painting and re-assembling it.

I am awaiting the Gear Indicator and Chrome Housing for the tilt to be finished, then many more hours of painting and assembly to put her back together.

Mike

matthufham · 07-06-2006, 09:31 PM

does it have to be a van tilt to shorten it?

BigMike · 07-06-2006, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthufham

does it have to be a van tilt to shorten it?

Nope, either tilt. Check out this link that details the process
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191143

Mike

ol yellow 72 · 07-06-2006, 10:36 PM

ull gain even more room if u loose the steering wheel spacer

Longhorn Man · 07-06-2006, 10:42 PM

Hmmmm, all i learned is that Putter has a target tat.
That's kinda disturbing IMO.

Seems some one was telling me I was full of doo-doo when i mentioned that I slit my tilt column forward. I think, if I remember correctly, I was called dilusional and a tard.

I just wish i could remember who it was.

BigMike · 07-06-2006, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Hmmmm, all i learned is that Putter has a target tat.
That's kinda disturbing IMO.

Seems some one was telling me I was full of doo-doo when i mentioned that I slit my tilt column forward. I think, if I remember correctly, I was called dilusional and a tard.

I just wish i could remember who it was.

Is that actually a picture of Putter? Is he a plumber or what

...Just say no to crack

Mike

BigMike · 07-06-2006, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ol yellow 72

ull gain even more room if u loose the steering wheel spacer

I think it would look unfinshed (like I don't have a problem with that now

).

I took GREAT care to ensure that I did not forget either rubber gasket...That is until I realized that I forgot the lower holding/mounting/whatever metal ring for the lower firewall seal. There was NO WAY I was going to dissassemble the column again. I took out my dremel and cut it in two, carefully wrapped my column to prevent slag burns, and rewelded the ring on the column

Learn by trial and error...as long as the errors aren't catastrophic

Mike

BigMike · 07-06-2006, 11:56 PM

Tell me what you guys think...Should I stick with the black steering wheel adapter, or go with this billet one?

Mike

**Yukon Jack** · 07-07-2006, 09:42 AM

I like the billet one. The steering wheel I have to put in the 69 also has the black adapter and I hate the look of it.

Putter · 07-07-2006, 09:49 AM

BILLET. And YES.... Big.Mike....that is the actual Putter (tatoo sold seperately...must be legal resident 18 years or older...void where prohibited)

Glad those instructions were useful. And that color is freakin' AWESOME!

roughedup72 · 07-07-2006, 10:06 AM

does it have to be a tilt? can it be a standard column?

Putter · 07-07-2006, 12:23 PM

If you go back up to the top and re-read thru it, there is a link to the instruction sheet...and it does not have to be a tilt.

roughedup72 · 07-07-2006, 05:49 PM

Yeah I did that after posting, but thanks anyway.

07-06-2006, 08:02 PM	#1
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Another Shortening Of The Steering Column Just did a test fit of my modified Van Tilt...I followed Putters instructions. I am sure it has given me at least 2.5" to 3" of room over the stock location. I am 6'3 so I need all the help I can get for room. Again, it is only a test fit so please disregard the old instrument panel - I needed it for reference. I am very pleased as to how the van tilt turned out. I took it completely apart, did the neccessary modifications to make it fit in the truck, cleaned all of the bearings, replaced the tilt sphere and lubed it all down with Mobile One Bearing grease before painting and re-assembling it. I am awaiting the Gear Indicator and Chrome Housing for the tilt to be finished, then many more hours of painting and assembly to put her back together. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

07-06-2006, 09:31 PM	#2
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Another Shortening Of The Steering Column does it have to be a van tilt to shorten it?

07-06-2006, 10:36 PM	#4
ol yellow 72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: kentucky Posts: 210	Re: Another Shortening Of The Steering Column ull gain even more room if u loose the steering wheel spacer

07-06-2006, 10:42 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Another Shortening Of The Steering Column Hmmmm, all i learned is that Putter has a target tat. That's kinda disturbing IMO. Seems some one was telling me I was full of doo-doo when i mentioned that I slit my tilt column forward. I think, if I remember correctly, I was called dilusional and a tard. I just wish i could remember who it was.

07-06-2006, 11:56 PM	#8
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: Another Shortening Of The Steering Column Tell me what you guys think...Should I stick with the black steering wheel adapter, or go with this billet one? Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

07-07-2006, 09:42 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: Another Shortening Of The Steering Column I like the billet one. The steering wheel I have to put in the 69 also has the black adapter and I hate the look of it. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-07-2006, 09:49 AM	#10
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Another Shortening Of The Steering Column BILLET. And YES.... Big.Mike....that is the actual Putter (tatoo sold seperately...must be legal resident 18 years or older...void where prohibited) Glad those instructions were useful. And that color is freakin' AWESOME! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

07-07-2006, 10:06 AM	#11
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: Another Shortening Of The Steering Column does it have to be a tilt? can it be a standard column? __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

07-07-2006, 12:23 PM	#12
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Another Shortening Of The Steering Column If you go back up to the top and re-read thru it, there is a link to the instruction sheet...and it does not have to be a tilt. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

07-07-2006, 05:49 PM	#13
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: Another Shortening Of The Steering Column Yeah I did that after posting, but thanks anyway. __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.



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