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Longhorn Man · 12-29-2002, 04:13 PM

I installed the 68 wheel on the tilt column last night...WAY too big.
I guess I'll go with the S-10 wheel for now.
I hate it when i ask for advice, go against it, and discover i was wrong.

Oh well.
Oh, And as far as that tilt install....man, what a PITA. It was easier to install the column in my wife's 92 S-10 blazer....no joke. I couldn't even imagine doing it with the front cip on there.
Oh well...its in there now.

*racedvl* · 12-29-2002, 05:47 PM

I told you the S10 wheel is better. . . .

Longhorn Man · 12-29-2002, 06:32 PM

Grrr, yes you did. And like I figured, with the tilt, I'll be able to see the lower guages with no problem.
Sweet.

Longhorn Man · 12-29-2002, 08:18 PM

Jason was right, andy was wrong...Jason can sing the I was right song.
Oh well...here's a pic for anyone interested.

mtdave2 · 12-29-2002, 09:09 PM

i like the old stuff. but im odd

70c10 · 12-29-2002, 09:25 PM

I like that style wheel.

**67sss** · 12-29-2002, 10:24 PM

Try a camaro or a vega wheel, they look real nice too.

**Palf70Step** · 12-29-2002, 10:36 PM

Looks good Andy. From what I see, why worry about seeing gauges when they don't exist.

neonlarry · 12-30-2002, 12:36 AM

Looks good. I think the s-10 wheel goes good in your truck. I want to try one in mine, but only if I can get one for cheap.

It looks like your truck is coming together pretty well. As of today, the only thing on my frame past the back of the cab is the exhaust. It was eaiser than I thought to take it apart, but I have a feeling is will be a while before it gets driven anywhere. lol

*racedvl* · 12-30-2002, 12:43 AM

Hehe, I won't rub it in. But it does really look nice. . .

Longhorn Man · 12-30-2002, 02:14 AM

Just a matter of time before the Grant GT goes in there...might even be before it gets on the road.
LOL Jason.

Hooter · 12-30-2002, 03:26 AM

the 67 steering wheel is nice, if you feel like driving a bus

Southpa · 12-30-2002, 03:29 AM

How did you manage the neutral safety switch on the tilt Andy?

cheyenne10 · 12-30-2002, 02:16 PM

You just wrecked my day. Where is post on if it will work or not? I wanted stock wheel on 69-72 tilt. Also please explain the PIA on tilt swap. Is it a lot more that a bolt in?

*racedvl* · 12-30-2002, 02:40 PM

Grant. . . . ?!?

Iron-Butt · 12-30-2002, 04:25 PM

I have the same wheel. How much smaller is the s-10 wheel?

Longhorn Man · 12-30-2002, 07:07 PM

The S-10 wheel is a couple to a few inches smaller...but the dish is less too.
As for the Neutral safety switch...I've never had one, nor back up lights before, so i just deleted it. Yeah, i know...shame on me.
As for the swap being a PITA, just the way they engineared the whole set up. A clamp in the column on the firewall, a ring on the rubber gasket on the inside part of the fire wall...Just a bunch of annoying things that snowballed on an already ticked off guy working by flash light.
As for the 69 - 72 wheel going on...it'll go on there no problem, but you probably won't like it.

**Palf70Step** · 12-30-2002, 10:36 PM

I agree on the column swap Andy. It is a big pain if it is just you doing it. I did mine in the daylight in decient wetaher. I would have really been POd doing it under your conditions. Guess I'll be smarter next go round since I supposedly will remember what to look for.

matt_field · 12-30-2002, 11:35 PM

im doign a tilt in my 67, what was so hard about it? i have a original 67-72 column. thanks guys

cheyenne10 · 12-31-2002, 01:50 AM

I reread post and now I read that overall diameter of stock wheel is objectionable (I prefer stock wheel diameters and looks). Is that your case or is the base of the steering wheel larger that the column where it mates up? I am planning on a stock 67/68 wheel on 69-72 tilt column. Has anyone done this and have pics?

thanks.

Longhorn Man · 12-31-2002, 02:50 PM

the colar is fine, just the wheel diameter is too much, and the dish is too much too.
Maybe it was like that with out the tilt...I don't know. I've driven a total of .5 mile with the stock sized wheel in these trucks.

12-29-2002, 04:13 PM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You guys were right... I installed the 68 wheel on the tilt column last night...WAY too big. I guess I'll go with the S-10 wheel for now. I hate it when i ask for advice, go against it, and discover i was wrong. Oh well. Oh, And as far as that tilt install....man, what a PITA. It was easier to install the column in my wife's 92 S-10 blazer....no joke. I couldn't even imagine doing it with the front cip on there. Oh well...its in there now.

12-29-2002, 08:18 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Jason was right, andy was wrong...Jason can sing the I was right song. Oh well...here's a pic for anyone interested. Attached Images

12-29-2002, 09:09 PM	#5
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,520	i like the old stuff. but im odd __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

12-29-2002, 09:25 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	I like that style wheel. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-29-2002, 10:24 PM	#7
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,324	steering wheel Try a camaro or a vega wheel, they look real nice too.

12-29-2002, 05:47 PM	#2
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I told you the S10 wheel is better. . . .

12-29-2002, 06:32 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Grrr, yes you did. And like I figured, with the tilt, I'll be able to see the lower guages with no problem. Sweet.

12-29-2002, 10:36 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,975	Looks good Andy. From what I see, why worry about seeing gauges when they don't exist. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-30-2002, 12:36 AM	#9
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Looks good. I think the s-10 wheel goes good in your truck. I want to try one in mine, but only if I can get one for cheap. It looks like your truck is coming together pretty well. As of today, the only thing on my frame past the back of the cab is the exhaust. It was eaiser than I thought to take it apart, but I have a feeling is will be a while before it gets driven anywhere. lol __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-30-2002, 12:43 AM	#10
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Hehe, I won't rub it in. But it does really look nice. . .

12-30-2002, 02:14 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Just a matter of time before the Grant GT goes in there...might even be before it gets on the road. LOL Jason.

12-30-2002, 03:26 AM	#12
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	the 67 steering wheel is nice, if you feel like driving a bus __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-30-2002, 03:29 AM	#13
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	How did you manage the neutral safety switch on the tilt Andy? __________________ 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.

12-30-2002, 02:16 PM	#14
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	where is original post discussing 68 wheel on tilt You just wrecked my day. Where is post on if it will work or not? I wanted stock wheel on 69-72 tilt. Also please explain the PIA on tilt swap. Is it a lot more that a bolt in? __________________ Bob

12-30-2002, 02:40 PM	#15
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Grant. . . . ?!?



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12-30-2002, 04:25 PM	#16
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	looks good to me. I have the same wheel. How much smaller is the s-10 wheel? __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

12-30-2002, 07:07 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The S-10 wheel is a couple to a few inches smaller...but the dish is less too. As for the Neutral safety switch...I've never had one, nor back up lights before, so i just deleted it. Yeah, i know...shame on me. As for the swap being a PITA, just the way they engineared the whole set up. A clamp in the column on the firewall, a ring on the rubber gasket on the inside part of the fire wall...Just a bunch of annoying things that snowballed on an already ticked off guy working by flash light. As for the 69 - 72 wheel going on...it'll go on there no problem, but you probably won't like it.

12-30-2002, 10:36 PM	#18
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,975	I agree on the column swap Andy. It is a big pain if it is just you doing it. I did mine in the daylight in decient wetaher. I would have really been POd doing it under your conditions. Guess I'll be smarter next go round since I supposedly will remember what to look for. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-30-2002, 11:35 PM	#19
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	im doign a tilt in my 67, what was so hard about it? i have a original 67-72 column. thanks guys __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

12-31-2002, 01:50 AM	#20
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	68 steering wheel I reread post and now I read that overall diameter of stock wheel is objectionable (I prefer stock wheel diameters and looks). Is that your case or is the base of the steering wheel larger that the column where it mates up? I am planning on a stock 67/68 wheel on 69-72 tilt column. Has anyone done this and have pics? thanks. __________________ Bob

12-31-2002, 02:50 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	the colar is fine, just the wheel diameter is too much, and the dish is too much too. Maybe it was like that with out the tilt...I don't know. I've driven a total of .5 mile with the stock sized wheel in these trucks.

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