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smonty · 01-26-2004, 09:00 PM

Anyone have a decent used tilt shift lever they can part with. Bought a rebuilt van tilt for my truck and need the truck style lever. I don't need a $40.00 NOS one. Thanks in advance!

Ernie
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**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-26-2004, 09:07 PM

If you can find a $40.00 NOS Tilt shifter lever you aught to buy it. The repops are running $39.95. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

smonty · 01-26-2004, 09:22 PM

Hey Wes,

I passed on two "Buy it now" GM NOS tilt shift levers on Ebay for $38.00 each. Did not know they were that scarce. I just need one that is not rusted that I can polish up fairly good. I have a few van levers - perhaps I can just straighten one out a little.

Ernie

Smooth68 · 01-26-2004, 10:23 PM

Ernie - I'm going to be using a B&M floor shift so I would part with mine. I'll have to check the condition and try to get a pic. Might be this weekend.

smonty · 01-26-2004, 10:45 PM

Hey Brett,

I will take it as long as it is not rusted. Does not have to be perfect.

Thanks,

Ernie

cochran63 · 01-26-2004, 10:59 PM

what kind of modificatations did you have to do to the van column to put it in the 72? I have an 80 model van column without the key, it looks pretty much i dentical but im not sure.

smonty · 01-27-2004, 12:38 AM

You move the neutral safety switch further down the column (gets in the way of the brake pedal) , colapse the steering shaft going to the gearbox (needs to be shortened slightly as the van column has a longer shaft) and you need the wiring connection from a truck column (U shaped). Think that's it. Other than that the columns are the same. Hope this helps you.

cochran63 · 01-27-2004, 02:01 AM

Thanks a lot. Do you know how much the shaft needs to be shortened? and what are these worth?

smonty · 01-27-2004, 12:07 PM

I have never measured the shaft to see what the difference is. The column stays the same you just collapse the two piece shaft that goes from the column to the gearbox. Just collapse it until it fits right. Van columns go for between $50.00- $150.00 depending on the market at the time and the condition of the column. Sometimes you cannot give them away and other times there is a great demand.

01-26-2004, 09:00 PM	#1
smonty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dallas, TX, USA Posts: 769	Wtb Auto Tilt Column Shift Lever Anyone have a decent used tilt shift lever they can part with. Bought a rebuilt van tilt for my truck and need the truck style lever. I don't need a $40.00 NOS one. Thanks in advance! Ernie smonty46@hotmail.com __________________ 72 2WD Blazer 68 SWB Fleetside 67 SWB Stepside 2005 Chevy 1500HD Crewcab 56 Chris Craft Mahogany Runabout Looking for 36 Chevy 1/2 Ton P/U Project

01-26-2004, 09:07 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	If you can find a $40.00 NOS Tilt shifter lever you aught to buy it. The repops are running $39.95. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-26-2004, 09:22 PM	#3
smonty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dallas, TX, USA Posts: 769	Reply Hey Wes, I passed on two "Buy it now" GM NOS tilt shift levers on Ebay for $38.00 each. Did not know they were that scarce. I just need one that is not rusted that I can polish up fairly good. I have a few van levers - perhaps I can just straighten one out a little. Ernie __________________ 72 2WD Blazer 68 SWB Fleetside 67 SWB Stepside 2005 Chevy 1500HD Crewcab 56 Chris Craft Mahogany Runabout Looking for 36 Chevy 1/2 Ton P/U Project

01-26-2004, 10:23 PM	#4
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Ernie - I'm going to be using a B&M floor shift so I would part with mine. I'll have to check the condition and try to get a pic. Might be this weekend. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

01-26-2004, 10:45 PM	#5
smonty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dallas, TX, USA Posts: 769	Reply to Smooth68 Hey Brett, I will take it as long as it is not rusted. Does not have to be perfect. Thanks, Ernie __________________ 72 2WD Blazer 68 SWB Fleetside 67 SWB Stepside 2005 Chevy 1500HD Crewcab 56 Chris Craft Mahogany Runabout Looking for 36 Chevy 1/2 Ton P/U Project

01-26-2004, 10:59 PM	#6
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	what kind of modificatations did you have to do to the van column to put it in the 72? I have an 80 model van column without the key, it looks pretty much i dentical but im not sure. __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

01-27-2004, 12:38 AM	#7
smonty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dallas, TX, USA Posts: 769	Reply to cochran63 You move the neutral safety switch further down the column (gets in the way of the brake pedal) , colapse the steering shaft going to the gearbox (needs to be shortened slightly as the van column has a longer shaft) and you need the wiring connection from a truck column (U shaped). Think that's it. Other than that the columns are the same. Hope this helps you. __________________ 72 2WD Blazer 68 SWB Fleetside 67 SWB Stepside 2005 Chevy 1500HD Crewcab 56 Chris Craft Mahogany Runabout Looking for 36 Chevy 1/2 Ton P/U Project

01-27-2004, 02:01 AM	#8
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	Thanks a lot. Do you know how much the shaft needs to be shortened? and what are these worth? __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

01-27-2004, 12:07 PM	#9
smonty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dallas, TX, USA Posts: 769	Reply to cochran63 I have never measured the shaft to see what the difference is. The column stays the same you just collapse the two piece shaft that goes from the column to the gearbox. Just collapse it until it fits right. Van columns go for between $50.00- $150.00 depending on the market at the time and the condition of the column. Sometimes you cannot give them away and other times there is a great demand. __________________ 72 2WD Blazer 68 SWB Fleetside 67 SWB Stepside 2005 Chevy 1500HD Crewcab 56 Chris Craft Mahogany Runabout Looking for 36 Chevy 1/2 Ton P/U Project



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