63 chevy Want steering tilt

[63lemon]

i was wondering what later years chevy trucks i could pull the steering column from to have tilt steering, i wanna tooo keep my 4 on the floor and 292 in it, just would like the tilt option and wheels options.....HELP

[DPowers]

Welcome to the site- originally from Perrysville in Ashland County- so from right down the road from you...
Question- do you want to keep the ignition switch on the dash or does it matter if it is on the column? - on the column can be done a whole lot cheaper.

There is some good info here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=133937

[63lemon]

hey hey not to far from me at all, did you know sam wade? from perrysville i grew up working the canoe place in loudenville, on the colum is fine for me, thanks for the help

[Scottshotrods]

Buy IDIDIT we can sell it cheaper than anyboby in the COUNTRY.Keep in mind it is made in the USA not CHINA.BuY AMERICAN and you will get a LIFETIME WARRANTY FROM IDIDIT
Justin

[Captainfab]

A column from a full size van will be the best fit, and doesn't have the ignition switch on the column. Motorhomes have the same column. Otherwise most any column up thru 1987 will fit with a little work.

[63lemon]

Chevy Vans or ?????

[nomrlz]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

A column from a full size van will be the best fit, and doesn't have the ignition switch on the column. Motorhomes have the same column. Otherwise most any column up thru 1987 will fit with a little work.

any idea what year the vans put the ignition back on the column? i've looked for a tilt/cruise/keyless van column and can't find that combo

[raycow]

Even if you install a column that has a switch (and these are much easier to find) you can still keep on using the stock switch in the dash. Just remove the locking mechanism so you won't need to have the key in the column when you are driving.

Ray

[bubba327]

I agree with raycow
I used a column from a Nova which had the key , So I just ground off the key casting till smooth , Turned a piece of aluminum to press in the hole and roll pinned in place . Used some JB weld and high build primer. You cannot tell there was ever a key there. remove the lock mechanism

[DPowers]

Originally Posted by 63lemon

hey hey not to far from me at all, did you know sam wade? from perrysville i grew up working the canoe place in loudenville, on the colum is fine for me, thanks for the help

Are u talking about the backhoe operator? He has done work for my parents. Yeah I worked at the liveries also when I was a kid.- 30 years ago....

If I remember right- full size vans up until the late 80's still had the key on the dash. Van tilts go for about $100-125 at swap meets down here. Check the PullaParts- closest is probably Canton to you.

Here is links to swap meets in Ohio
http://www.oldride.com/events/ohio.html

http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/...066#Post591066

[63lemon]

DPOWERS thanks for all the input, ya the good ole liveries in loudenville i have worked 3 summers there it never ceases to amaze me about the people, on a similar thread, a guy was saying a 77 nova column would be a direct fit, with no collasping involved, and input or thoughts on this ??

[bubba327]

I used a 77 nova column But it was definitely not a drop in deal. I spent many hours fabricating and trial and error fitting. Plus the time shaving off the key and removing the locking mechanism.
I ended up using a intermediate shaft from a mid 70's 1/2 ton and drilling out the plastic rivets and collapsing it slightly. I used a Captain Fab bracket on the frame to modernize to a 71-72 power steering gearbox.

[DPowers]

http://mansfield.craigslist.org/pts/2090156201.html

[66farmer]

I picked up a column out of a 78 van from a local Upull it for $65 is looks to be a direct bolt in.

[Clyde65]

is there a length difference? What about from a car from 63-66?

[raycow]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

What about from a car from 63-66?

Good luck finding a tilt in those years. And if you do manage to find one, it will co$t big time.

Ray

[Clyde65]

but will they fit? with little or no fab work? I really dont care about the tilt. I have found a 64 Impala with a auto non tilt, just wondering if it will fit.

[GMR-PERFORMANCE]

If you buy the Ididit make sure that you get the new version of the 60-66 . The newer version has mounting holes for the stock bracket and e brake set up. Part number is the same for old and new.. I just sent mine back and they are swapping it for free.

[raycow]

Well, I have a 60 passenger car here, and the column looks like it would be close enough to work - probably not a bolt-in though. And of course not a tilt.

Ray

[DPowers]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

but will they fit? with little or no fab work? I really dont care about the tilt. I have found a 64 Impala with a auto non tilt, just wondering if it will fit.

Tilt from a '64 Impala in mine.

[bubba327]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

but will they fit? with little or no fab work? I really dont care about the tilt. I have found a 64 Impala with a auto non tilt, just wondering if it will fit.

Is the transmission in the 64 a Powerglide? just remember the powerglide was a 2 speed and the linkage will give you fits if you are using a 3 or 4 speed automatic .
I see 63lemon is keeping his 4 speed so he has options but I could not find by your post what transmission you had or were going to use.

Well actually not the external linkage but the internal notches in the column only have the set points for PRNDL

[LT1 Burb]

I just bought another truck and it has a tilt column with a key on it bolted in. I would give it to you cheap if you are interested.

[63lemon]

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