Steering Column Orginality Q's - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dale99 · 05-08-2014, 10:27 PM

I have a true truck tilt column on the way, but I know it needs some paint work as its scratched decently. While my truck isn't near original, there are some things I want to do original like.

1. Were tilts ever color matched to the truck, or all black?
1a. If color matched, was the whole column color matched, or up to the firewall flange, then black from there into engine bay? (2nd appears to be the way my fixed column is)
2. Indicator housing, only came black, c/m, or chrome for higher trim levels?

diggerbob · 05-08-2014, 10:34 PM

I think my truck had a color matched column when I bought it ...but that was so many years ago, and now I am an old fart now (and I don't remember so good). After my frame off, mine is color matched. I don't care for pimped-out chrome columns.... that's kind of like walking around with your pants hanging down (not my style). I'd recommend color match.

**FirstOwner69** · 05-08-2014, 10:58 PM

All black including the indicator housing and steering wheel.

SS Tim · 05-08-2014, 11:09 PM

Black column is the way to go in your late truck. But those that are backfitting into earlier trucks I recommend color matching the column and wheel to keep it stock looking.

leftybass209 · 05-08-2014, 11:37 PM

Originally they were black. Nothing wrong with color matching though.

Dale99 · 05-09-2014, 07:51 AM

ok, since they were all black. Was it high gloss, satin, or flat?

LSUMurse · 05-09-2014, 09:31 AM

My stock column is not a tilt, but FWIW here's mine.

As you can see, it was color matched to the door panels, visors, etc. The column was painted all the way to the bottom (carrying through the firewall).

Like I said, it's not a tilt, but there ya go.

Dale99 · 05-09-2014, 12:19 PM

Thats a 68 correct?

**FirstOwner69** · 05-09-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale99

ok, since they were all black. Was it high gloss, satin, or flat?

I'm not sure. I thought I'd read on here that they were semi-gloss. So that's what I did. My original 69 non-tilt black column was gloss, or it got that way because I waxed it every time I waxed the truck.

**RenoKeene** · 05-09-2014, 01:53 PM

Its my understanding that all TILTS were black (semi-gloss) in 71-72.

**leddzepp** · 05-09-2014, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Its my understanding that all TILTS were black (semi-gloss) in 71-72.

x2.

Dale99 · 05-09-2014, 02:27 PM

Thanks!

05-08-2014, 10:27 PM	#1
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Steering Column Orginality Q's I have a true truck tilt column on the way, but I know it needs some paint work as its scratched decently. While my truck isn't near original, there are some things I want to do original like. 1. Were tilts ever color matched to the truck, or all black? 1a. If color matched, was the whole column color matched, or up to the firewall flange, then black from there into engine bay? (2nd appears to be the way my fixed column is) 2. Indicator housing, only came black, c/m, or chrome for higher trim levels? __________________ 2008 Sierra k3500 LMM 1994 s10 blazer 4x4 1991 Camaro Vert Rusted in Half RIP 1972 Jimmy 4x4 L05,4L60E,np205http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546364 1967 C10 L6/3tree(dads truck)

05-08-2014, 10:34 PM	#2
diggerbob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bartlett, TN (near Memphis) Posts: 202	Re: Steering Column Orginality Q's I think my truck had a color matched column when I bought it ...but that was so many years ago, and now I am an old fart now (and I don't remember so good). After my frame off, mine is color matched. I don't care for pimped-out chrome columns.... that's kind of like walking around with your pants hanging down (not my style). I'd recommend color match.

05-08-2014, 10:58 PM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Steering Column Orginality Q's All black including the indicator housing and steering wheel.

05-08-2014, 11:09 PM	#4
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Steering Column Orginality Q's Black column is the way to go in your late truck. But those that are backfitting into earlier trucks I recommend color matching the column and wheel to keep it stock looking. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

05-08-2014, 11:37 PM	#5
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Steering Column Orginality Q's Originally they were black. Nothing wrong with color matching though.

05-09-2014, 07:51 AM	#6
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Steering Column Orginality Q's ok, since they were all black. Was it high gloss, satin, or flat?

05-09-2014, 09:31 AM	#7
LSUMurse Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 406	Re: Steering Column Orginality Q's My stock column is not a tilt, but FWIW here's mine. As you can see, it was color matched to the door panels, visors, etc. The column was painted all the way to the bottom (carrying through the firewall). Like I said, it's not a tilt, but there ya go. Attached Images __________________ It's not that I am apathetic, I just don't care. If your life is a joke, it appears death will be your punchline.

05-09-2014, 12:19 PM	#8
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Steering Column Orginality Q's Thats a 68 correct?

05-09-2014, 01:53 PM	#10
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Steering Column Orginality Q's Its my understanding that all TILTS were black (semi-gloss) in 71-72. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

05-09-2014, 02:27 PM	#12
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Steering Column Orginality Q's Thanks!



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