Tilt Steering to a NON tilt - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SnowNeck · 07-08-2015, 07:27 PM

So, here's the situation I'm in, my current tilt has.. a lot of play.. maybe an inch and half, i know you can tighten up the 3 toques, but, my ignition is also all ****ed, which could also be fixed. But my wheel doesn't lock any more, that mechanism is broke, the linkage that runs to the wiper switch is broke and some other spring in side right their. I can buy a rebuilt one for $520 on eBay, with a 1 year warranty, or do i just go to a non tilt? and what would that consist of? I keep my wheel all the way up as it is.

**old Rusty C10** · 07-09-2015, 09:09 AM

swapping the columns is no big deal its like four bolts underneath the dash seven or eight on the fire wall and separating the upper and lower shafts, shift linkage and a couple of plugs. the thing you have to remember tho is that you need to get the correct column for the swap. make sure that its the same configuration with the wiring and that its the same kind of connection between the upper and lower shaft.. Some older trucks had a gear end on the lower shaft others had a D

**MikeB** · 07-10-2015, 09:06 AM

Good source for rebuilt steering columns. Wayne is a good guy, too.

http://www.gmtiltsteeringcolumn.com/

A few months ago, I paid him $300 + $45 shipping for a very nice 79-83 tilt column. Mine even had a new shift bowl (the section the shift handle attaches to). Give him a call.

Gordonr1973 · 07-11-2015, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Good source for rebuilt steering columns. Wayne is a good guy, too.

http://www.gmtiltsteeringcolumn.com/

A few months ago, I paid him $300 + $45 shipping for a very nice 79-83 tilt column. Mine even had a new shift bowl (the section the shift handle attaches to). Give him a call.

SnowNeck · 07-11-2015, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeB

Good source for rebuilt steering columns. Wayne is a good guy, too.

http://www.gmtiltsteeringcolumn.com/

A few months ago, I paid him $300 + $45 shipping for a very nice 79-83 tilt column. Mine even had a new shift bowl (the section the shift handle attaches to). Give him a call.

I actually just stumbled across him, seems super cool. I'm most definitely going to go with him. Sent him a email, no response, going to call once I have some money set aside, would yall happen to remember how long it took to ship?
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07-08-2015, 07:27 PM	#1
SnowNeck Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 132	Tilt Steering to a NON tilt So, here's the situation I'm in, my current tilt has.. a lot of play.. maybe an inch and half, i know you can tighten up the 3 toques, but, my ignition is also all ****ed, which could also be fixed. But my wheel doesn't lock any more, that mechanism is broke, the linkage that runs to the wiper switch is broke and some other spring in side right their. I can buy a rebuilt one for $520 on eBay, with a 1 year warranty, or do i just go to a non tilt? and what would that consist of? I keep my wheel all the way up as it is. __________________ 1985 High Sierra step side 4x4

07-09-2015, 09:09 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,301	Re: Tilt Steering to a NON tilt swapping the columns is no big deal its like four bolts underneath the dash seven or eight on the fire wall and separating the upper and lower shafts, shift linkage and a couple of plugs. the thing you have to remember tho is that you need to get the correct column for the swap. make sure that its the same configuration with the wiring and that its the same kind of connection between the upper and lower shaft.. Some older trucks had a gear end on the lower shaft others had a D __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-10-2015, 09:06 AM	#3
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,563	Re: Tilt Steering to a NON tilt Good source for rebuilt steering columns. Wayne is a good guy, too. http://www.gmtiltsteeringcolumn.com/ A few months ago, I paid him $300 + $45 shipping for a very nice 79-83 tilt column. Mine even had a new shift bowl (the section the shift handle attaches to). Give him a call. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!



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