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**DeadheadNM** · 04-03-2016, 12:12 PM

Chasing one or two OEM tilt column lenses to buy or trade for repro piece. I want to try my hand at refurbishing. Thanks, Pete

4xshort · 04-03-2016, 02:47 PM

I have one, do you have one with OD to trade?

**DeadheadNM** · 04-03-2016, 06:25 PM

Thanks for posting. I don't have a spare OD lens (it's in use). Is that an OEM lens? I'll double check that in my C30 but I believe the OEM tilt lenses are slightly etched with paint deposited in the etched trough.

4xshort · 04-03-2016, 07:00 PM

I cant honestly say its real, I bought a 1970 tilt column from a member that claimed it to be a original. Its is etched on the back side with white paint deposited like you describe. I don't really have the skills to get a picture that show's it. But this is the best I could do for you.

**chewychevy67** · 04-03-2016, 07:17 PM

Yes the letters are moulded deeper into the plastic and the letters are smaller. Like these. The kind you have 4xshort are original too but I was told that the vans had those kind. Later years in vans they just put 2 1 in the L2 L1 spots.

4xshort · 04-03-2016, 07:39 PM

Thanks for your input chewychevy67, you can never know to much about these trucks. Let me know if would still like it to practice on, I wont be using it. I sent a small package last week to the USA and it was $10cad I'll send it to you for $8.00us

**DeadheadNM** · 04-03-2016, 10:05 PM

Thanks guys!

4xshort - I appreciate your offer but I'm going to troll for the pickup version that Rod shows. I was unaware of the difference in lettering - it's somewhat like the difference between pickup and vans as regards the numbers on the FM radios.

Ed F · 04-04-2016, 11:08 AM

I have one that is cracked that Iam replacing with a repop against my better judgement. You are welcome to have it if you want to practice on one you can't ruin. I would also like to be in line to buy a restored one from you if you figure this out.

**DeadheadNM** · 04-04-2016, 02:58 PM

Thanks Ed - PM sent. Will also keep after an intact piece. Thanks, Pete

Ed F · 04-04-2016, 06:41 PM

Hey Pete, I sent a couple pm's. Will send the lens out tomorrow or Wednesday.

04-03-2016, 12:12 PM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	WTB OEM lens for tilt column Chasing one or two OEM tilt column lenses to buy or trade for repro piece. I want to try my hand at refurbishing. Thanks, Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

04-03-2016, 02:47 PM	#2
4xshort Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Waseca Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 276	Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column I have one, do you have one with OD to trade? Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy shortbox 4x4 made in Canada Last edited by 4xshort; 04-03-2016 at 02:49 PM. Reason: Forgot picture

04-03-2016, 06:25 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column Thanks for posting. I don't have a spare OD lens (it's in use). Is that an OEM lens? I'll double check that in my C30 but I believe the OEM tilt lenses are slightly etched with paint deposited in the etched trough. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

04-03-2016, 07:00 PM	#4
4xshort Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Waseca Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 276	Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column I cant honestly say its real, I bought a 1970 tilt column from a member that claimed it to be a original. Its is etched on the back side with white paint deposited like you describe. I don't really have the skills to get a picture that show's it. But this is the best I could do for you. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy shortbox 4x4 made in Canada Last edited by 4xshort; 04-03-2016 at 07:03 PM. Reason: Add picture

04-03-2016, 07:17 PM	#5
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,557	Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column Yes the letters are moulded deeper into the plastic and the letters are smaller. Like these. The kind you have 4xshort are original too but I was told that the vans had those kind. Later years in vans they just put 2 1 in the L2 L1 spots. Attached Images

04-03-2016, 07:39 PM	#6
4xshort Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Waseca Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 276	Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column Thanks for your input chewychevy67, you can never know to much about these trucks. Let me know if would still like it to practice on, I wont be using it. I sent a small package last week to the USA and it was $10cad I'll send it to you for $8.00us __________________ 1971 Chevy shortbox 4x4 made in Canada

04-03-2016, 10:05 PM	#7
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column Thanks guys! 4xshort - I appreciate your offer but I'm going to troll for the pickup version that Rod shows. I was unaware of the difference in lettering - it's somewhat like the difference between pickup and vans as regards the numbers on the FM radios. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

04-04-2016, 11:08 AM	#8
Ed F Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Holland Mi. Posts: 302	Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column I have one that is cracked that Iam replacing with a repop against my better judgement. You are welcome to have it if you want to practice on one you can't ruin. I would also like to be in line to buy a restored one from you if you figure this out.

04-04-2016, 02:58 PM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column Thanks Ed - PM sent. Will also keep after an intact piece. Thanks, Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

04-04-2016, 06:41 PM	#10
Ed F Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Holland Mi. Posts: 302	Re: WTB OEM lens for tilt column Hey Pete, I sent a couple pm's. Will send the lens out tomorrow or Wednesday.



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