Tilt Steering Coloumn - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dustydog · 11-22-2009, 12:55 AM

I am looking to buy a tilt steering coloumn for my 70 GMC. I am not wanting to spend big bucks for a IDIDIT type. My son is 6'6" and cant safely drive the truck without a tilt coloumn.

Any suggestions on where to get a fairly priced coloumn? What is a fair price?

Thanks,
Dusty

**71blksuper4x4** · 11-22-2009, 02:22 AM

You won't really find a real truck tilt for a fair price these days, but you can still find you a van tilt and convert to fit in the truck and look stock. Trevor

**Boog** · 11-22-2009, 10:48 AM

There are a number of sources for truck tilts. Iditit is probably the top of the line. Search through the posts for tilt columns and posts by Kevsclassics. He rebuilds them. I don't off hand know what his run though.
The vans offer an alternative to the truck tilts. I think the useable van tilts run from early to late 70's and maybe a couple years after that.?
There are pics and info on how to modify them to work in our trucks in the FAQ section of these boards. And many threads on the same.

As a matter of fact here is the link to the FAQ index thread with a long list of how to's including the van tilts.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=262547

As a temporary alternative why not install a smaller diameter wheel? The truck wheel is about 17". You can find say a 14 or 15" wheel to make a little more room.

dhaymaker · 11-22-2009, 02:05 PM

I'm personally a true believer in the benefits of a tilt column. I see a lot of conversation about the value of a tilt column to fit our trucks and the option to use a van tilt (never had much luck with the conversion columns). What I'm really curious to know is what is an unaltered, original, automatic tilt column worth. Let's say it's a column that's all there, not beat, and hasn't been modified. Any ideas on a reasonable price?

**Boog** · 11-22-2009, 02:08 PM

Have you scrolled through the parts for sale board? You'll get an idea there I'm sure.

**71blksuper4x4** · 11-22-2009, 02:17 PM

Around $250-$325. They vary, heck they might be higher than that anymore. Already have one, and never really looked that hard at them on the parts board. Trevor

dhaymaker · 11-22-2009, 02:35 PM

Boog suggested I look through the parts board, I did, and I only found 2 tilt columns. One was a automatic tilt column that needed rebuilding, it was $280.00 (this included shipping). Another tilt was a completely rebuilt tilt column for a 4-speed, or for an automatic with a floor shifter. The asking price for this one was $450.00!!

I'm just curious, as I have two automatic tilt columns in my storage. One is destined for one of my trucks and the other has been promised to a friend. Boy, did he ever get a smoking deal!!

**NGN** · 11-22-2009, 03:39 PM

i bought a used one at carlisle 2 3 years ago needing a rebuilt along with the shiff lever blinker lever and maybe the blinker mechanism $225.00 . i decided to tride it for a reconditioned one priced at $525.00 . he gave me $200.00 off for my use one so for $325.00 i had me a beautifully reconditioned one with new levers . my friend just got one for $110.00 working condition needing new levers a cleaning and freash paint , we were high fiving . also if you go with a smaller wheel they got the shorter lever . good luck .

Byronic · 11-22-2009, 04:05 PM

I just saw 6-8 tilts that were around $175.00 at the Moultrie GA swap meet. All were in good shape.

mclairmo · 11-22-2009, 11:21 PM

I just bought a fully rebuilt van tilt converted to truck tilt for about $240 but that was from a guy that lien saled a customer's truck and all the parts he bought for it. This exact tilt goes for about $500 or $600 from the Truck and Car Shop in Orange, CA.

jeffspower · 11-23-2009, 12:25 AM

I had a van tilt on CL last month for $75 with no bites. Money is tight and stuff isn't bringing what it used to.

mclairmo · 11-23-2009, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffspower

I had a van tilt on CL last month for $75 with no bites. Money is tight and stuff isn't bringing what it used to.

Put it on Ebay and it will sell.

**425HP409** · 11-23-2009, 11:41 PM

I put a van tilt in my truck with a TH700 trans. How do I get the detents in the column to work with the trans? The van column was for a TH350. Does the detent from a later column with the key on it for a TH700 work in the earlier column?

11-22-2009, 12:55 AM	#1
Dustydog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spring Grove Il Posts: 122	Tilt Steering Coloumn I am looking to buy a tilt steering coloumn for my 70 GMC. I am not wanting to spend big bucks for a IDIDIT type. My son is 6'6" and cant safely drive the truck without a tilt coloumn. Any suggestions on where to get a fairly priced coloumn? What is a fair price? Thanks, Dusty __________________ Dustydog 1940 Ford 2D SDN 1970 GMC SB 2004 C5 Vette

11-22-2009, 02:22 AM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: Tilt Steering Coloumn You won't really find a real truck tilt for a fair price these days, but you can still find you a van tilt and convert to fit in the truck and look stock. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

11-22-2009, 10:48 AM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,103	Re: Tilt Steering Coloumn There are a number of sources for truck tilts. Iditit is probably the top of the line. Search through the posts for tilt columns and posts by Kevsclassics. He rebuilds them. I don't off hand know what his run though. The vans offer an alternative to the truck tilts. I think the useable van tilts run from early to late 70's and maybe a couple years after that.? There are pics and info on how to modify them to work in our trucks in the FAQ section of these boards. And many threads on the same. As a matter of fact here is the link to the FAQ index thread with a long list of how to's including the van tilts. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=262547 As a temporary alternative why not install a smaller diameter wheel? The truck wheel is about 17". You can find say a 14 or 15" wheel to make a little more room. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-22-2009, 02:05 PM	#4
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: Tilt Steering Coloumn I'm personally a true believer in the benefits of a tilt column. I see a lot of conversation about the value of a tilt column to fit our trucks and the option to use a van tilt (never had much luck with the conversion columns). What I'm really curious to know is what is an unaltered, original, automatic tilt column worth. Let's say it's a column that's all there, not beat, and hasn't been modified. Any ideas on a reasonable price? __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

11-22-2009, 02:08 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,103	Re: Tilt Steering Coloumn Have you scrolled through the parts for sale board? You'll get an idea there I'm sure. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-22-2009, 02:17 PM	#6
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: Tilt Steering Coloumn Around $250-$325. They vary, heck they might be higher than that anymore. Already have one, and never really looked that hard at them on the parts board. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

11-22-2009, 02:35 PM	#7
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: Tilt Steering Coloumn Boog suggested I look through the parts board, I did, and I only found 2 tilt columns. One was a automatic tilt column that needed rebuilding, it was $280.00 (this included shipping). Another tilt was a completely rebuilt tilt column for a 4-speed, or for an automatic with a floor shifter. The asking price for this one was $450.00!! I'm just curious, as I have two automatic tilt columns in my storage. One is destined for one of my trucks and the other has been promised to a friend. Boy, did he ever get a smoking deal!! __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

11-22-2009, 03:39 PM	#8
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 824	Re: Tilt Steering Coloumn i bought a used one at carlisle 2 3 years ago needing a rebuilt along with the shiff lever blinker lever and maybe the blinker mechanism $225.00 . i decided to tride it for a reconditioned one priced at $525.00 . he gave me $200.00 off for my use one so for $325.00 i had me a beautifully reconditioned one with new levers . my friend just got one for $110.00 working condition needing new levers a cleaning and freash paint , we were high fiving . also if you go with a smaller wheel they got the shorter lever . good luck .

11-22-2009, 04:05 PM	#9
Byronic The Beach Cruiser Join Date: May 2009 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 358	Re: Tilt Steering Coloumn I just saw 6-8 tilts that were around $175.00 at the Moultrie GA swap meet. All were in good shape. __________________ 1999 Silverado DD 1966 Panel Truck 2003 Harley Road Glide 1967 Schwinn Tandem Single Speed

11-22-2009, 11:21 PM	#10
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Tilt Steering Coloumn I just bought a fully rebuilt van tilt converted to truck tilt for about $240 but that was from a guy that lien saled a customer's truck and all the parts he bought for it. This exact tilt goes for about $500 or $600 from the Truck and Car Shop in Orange, CA.

11-23-2009, 12:25 AM	#11
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Tilt Steering Coloumn I had a van tilt on CL last month for $75 with no bites. Money is tight and stuff isn't bringing what it used to. __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

11-23-2009, 11:41 PM	#13
425HP409 425hp409 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prosper Texas Posts: 840	Re: Tilt Steering Coloumn I put a van tilt in my truck with a TH700 trans. How do I get the detents in the column to work with the trans? The van column was for a TH350. Does the detent from a later column with the key on it for a TH700 work in the earlier column? __________________ Charles 68 SWB, Dad bought new, now 396 & factory ac 64 Impala SS, 409 425HP, 4 speed AC 64 Bel Air Wagon, 400 Small Block 57 Bel Air all original 283 w/Factory Air 77 GMC Sprint, 454/425HP 67 Olds 442, all original 90 ZR1 Corvette



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