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lugnuts · 11-06-2002, 11:02 PM

Hello All , Does anyone know waht year / model car or truck I can get a tilt steering out of to fit my 72 chevy with minimum to no mods to my truck?

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1972 Chevy short stepside
283 bored & stroked to 327/300hp

1971LT1SWBPOSI373 · 11-07-2002, 12:08 AM

Why would you want to try??? There's plenty of originals around for sale right here on the board that will slip right in without any mods........

lugnuts · 11-07-2002, 03:12 AM

Well I've got a bone yard that i can get parts from for next to nothing and My $ r tight . Unless some one has one for next to nothing. LOL

bigvinnie · 11-07-2002, 03:24 AM

70's van tilts will be the cheapest way to go... they look identical to the truck units and require very little modification..... lots of people here who have done this swap who can help once you find one.... check the parts board, too...

1971LT1SWBPOSI373 · 11-07-2002, 12:09 PM

Watch the parts board, you should be ble to pick one up cheap, or maybe make a trade with someone. Aethey's has them completely rebuilt for 250.00 + shipping. Most people want that for a used one. Good luck!

Southpa · 11-07-2002, 03:00 PM

Use the search function on this board, you will come across the website on how to swap to a van tilt.

nu2-72 · 11-07-2002, 04:49 PM

I assume that you are all talking auto tilts ? I am looking for a 4-spd tilt. Where are they ? Same deal on van columns for 4-spd ?

galoolie · 11-07-2002, 10:59 PM

$250 for rebuilt tilt? Where can I contact "Aethey's"?

1971LT1SWBPOSI373 · 11-07-2002, 11:45 PM

go to the 67-72 chevy truck resource page (home page). Parts suppliers on the left..... Shanandoah truck parts

galoolie · 11-08-2002, 03:51 AM

Thanks 1971LT1SWBPOSI373,
But I can't seem to find the resource page you referred to. Tried to do a search
but the only hit I got was this thread. I'd like to order a tilt column, can you give
me a little clarification?
Thanks

1971LT1SWBPOSI373 · 11-08-2002, 12:04 PM

Galoolie, go here... Shanandoah Truck Parts is on the left side. You might want to bookmark this site if you're not aware of it. Best of luck!!!!!!! TJ

I just took a look, and the columns are $375.00 there rebuilt. I must have seen it in one of the other suppliers. Take a look. If I'm mistaken I'm sorry.... I swear it was 250.00 though.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/

Southpa · 11-08-2002, 05:49 PM

nu2, the weblink shows only auto column installation, but I can't really see a big difference if you can find a manual tilt from a van.

http://www.net1.net/~sas/TruckPictur...tallation.html

bobs409 · 11-08-2002, 06:55 PM

I don't know much about vans but I don't think any could come with a floor shifter. Wouldn't they all be shifter on the column? The engine sits right in between the seats so there would be no room for a shifter. (or am I wrong?)

I would also think that finding an early 70's van with a tilt column would be an enormous task!

If you don't mind some minor mods, check out some Caddy's and Pontiacs in the junkyards. My truck has a tilt/telescopic steering column that came either from a Caddy or a Pontiac. It was in the truck when I bought it so I can't give exact details on the install but from what I can see, the only mod was to trim out the plastic on the speedometer bezel a tad. I see no signs of any other mods.

I'd take a tape measure to the junk yard and start the search if I were you!

ckhd · 11-08-2002, 07:10 PM

I can't say for a Chevy, but we used to have a '78 Ford van when I was a kid, and it had a stick (it was even overdrive!). It's what I learned to drive in.

imaindianoutlaw · 11-08-2002, 09:17 PM

Van tilts are easy as hell to find! First day looking for them I found two! Bought one for $25!

nu2-72 · 11-08-2002, 09:46 PM

So I want an early 70's, key in the dash, manual on the floor, tilt column ? Anyone save me the time here ?

11-06-2002, 11:02 PM	#1
lugnuts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13	tilt steering Hello All , Does anyone know waht year / model car or truck I can get a tilt steering out of to fit my 72 chevy with minimum to no mods to my truck? _________________________________ 1972 Chevy short stepside 283 bored & stroked to 327/300hp

11-07-2002, 12:08 AM	#2
1971LT1SWBPOSI373 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 460	Why would you want to try??? There's plenty of originals around for sale right here on the board that will slip right in without any mods........ __________________ 1971 Shortbed 350/350 w/ Posi-traction 3:73's 1996 Chevy Silverado TJ in Springfield, Virginia Likes old Chevy trucks Drinks Miller MGD

11-07-2002, 03:24 AM	#4
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	70's van tilts will be the cheapest way to go... they look identical to the truck units and require very little modification..... lots of people here who have done this swap who can help once you find one.... check the parts board, too... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

11-07-2002, 12:09 PM	#5
1971LT1SWBPOSI373 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 460	Watch the parts board, you should be ble to pick one up cheap, or maybe make a trade with someone. Aethey's has them completely rebuilt for 250.00 + shipping. Most people want that for a used one. Good luck! __________________ 1971 Shortbed 350/350 w/ Posi-traction 3:73's 1996 Chevy Silverado TJ in Springfield, Virginia Likes old Chevy trucks Drinks Miller MGD

11-07-2002, 03:00 PM	#6
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,409	Use the search function on this board, you will come across the website on how to swap to a van tilt. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

11-07-2002, 03:12 AM	#3
lugnuts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13	Well I've got a bone yard that i can get parts from for next to nothing and My $ r tight . Unless some one has one for next to nothing. LOL

11-07-2002, 04:49 PM	#7
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I assume that you are all talking auto tilts ? I am looking for a 4-spd tilt. Where are they ? Same deal on van columns for 4-spd ? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

11-07-2002, 10:59 PM	#8
galoolie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 127	$250 for rebuilt tilt? Where can I contact "Aethey's"? __________________ Galoolie

11-07-2002, 11:45 PM	#9
1971LT1SWBPOSI373 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 460	go to the 67-72 chevy truck resource page (home page). Parts suppliers on the left..... Shanandoah truck parts __________________ 1971 Shortbed 350/350 w/ Posi-traction 3:73's 1996 Chevy Silverado TJ in Springfield, Virginia Likes old Chevy trucks Drinks Miller MGD

11-08-2002, 03:51 AM	#10
galoolie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 127	Thanks 1971LT1SWBPOSI373, But I can't seem to find the resource page you referred to. Tried to do a search but the only hit I got was this thread. I'd like to order a tilt column, can you give me a little clarification? Thanks __________________ Galoolie

11-08-2002, 12:04 PM	#11
1971LT1SWBPOSI373 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 460	Galoolie, go here... Shanandoah Truck Parts is on the left side. You might want to bookmark this site if you're not aware of it. Best of luck!!!!!!! TJ I just took a look, and the columns are $375.00 there rebuilt. I must have seen it in one of the other suppliers. Take a look. If I'm mistaken I'm sorry.... I swear it was 250.00 though. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/ __________________ 1971 Shortbed 350/350 w/ Posi-traction 3:73's 1996 Chevy Silverado TJ in Springfield, Virginia Likes old Chevy trucks Drinks Miller MGD Last edited by 1971LT1SWBPOSI373; 11-08-2002 at 12:15 PM.

11-08-2002, 05:49 PM	#12
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,409	nu2, the weblink shows only auto column installation, but I can't really see a big difference if you can find a manual tilt from a van. http://www.net1.net/~sas/TruckPictur...tallation.html __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

11-08-2002, 06:55 PM	#13
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I don't know much about vans but I don't think any could come with a floor shifter. Wouldn't they all be shifter on the column? The engine sits right in between the seats so there would be no room for a shifter. (or am I wrong?) I would also think that finding an early 70's van with a tilt column would be an enormous task! If you don't mind some minor mods, check out some Caddy's and Pontiacs in the junkyards. My truck has a tilt/telescopic steering column that came either from a Caddy or a Pontiac. It was in the truck when I bought it so I can't give exact details on the install but from what I can see, the only mod was to trim out the plastic on the speedometer bezel a tad. I see no signs of any other mods. I'd take a tape measure to the junk yard and start the search if I were you! __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

11-08-2002, 07:10 PM	#14
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	I can't say for a Chevy, but we used to have a '78 Ford van when I was a kid, and it had a stick (it was even overdrive!). It's what I learned to drive in. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

11-08-2002, 09:17 PM	#15
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Van tilts are easy as hell to find! First day looking for them I found two! Bought one for $25! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.



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11-08-2002, 09:46 PM	#16
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	So I want an early 70's, key in the dash, manual on the floor, tilt column ? Anyone save me the time here ? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

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