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Andy4639 · 01-11-2017, 07:46 PM

I went and picked these parts up today for the Ramp Rat.
New dash pad used tilt wheel and heater box assembly.
All for $135.00

I need some help on the tilt though. Does it look like a truck are is it a van that has been modified? The guy I got it from says its factory truck.

**70cst** · 01-11-2017, 07:50 PM

One word on your score ...

Andy4639 · 01-11-2017, 07:52 PM

Here are some measurements on it.
Over all length is like 38" 1-2 pictures. That's end of shaft to the steering wheel end.
3-4 pictures bottom bearing to bottom of top collar 26".
Anybody see anything that would say it's not a truck. Doesn't really matter but would like to know for sure one way are the other.
Also need to know how to get the 4 way switch out and replace it with a good working one.

**leddzepp** · 01-11-2017, 08:03 PM

Van column. The length of the steering shaft gives it away.

Andy4639 · 01-11-2017, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Van column. The length of the steering shaft gives it away.

That's what I thought also. Oh well it's still a good deal and it will bolt in I hope with no problems.

**leddzepp** · 01-11-2017, 08:10 PM

It will work perfectly, just need to collapse the lower steering shaft a bit

Andy4639 · 01-11-2017, 08:17 PM

Yea I'm trying to find the info now. I found a post by 'dmec' on this and wondering if he is still around. I want to replace the upper collar for a floor shifter one.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=155403

**Boog** · 01-11-2017, 08:21 PM

It will take some work Andy but it should make you a good one. Good deal on the package price too.
If I'm not mistaken there is info on the van tilts up in the faq.

71swb4x4 · 01-11-2017, 08:27 PM

It's red, that's probably why it was such a good deal. We all know red is an awful color.

Andy4639 · 01-11-2017, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

It will take some work Andy but it should make you a good one. Good deal on the package price too.
If I'm not mistaken there is info on the van tilts up in the faq.

Yea I think I found the info I needed. I'll try and post pictures as I go when I start on it. Tomorrow I have to go pick up 2 clusters I bought for $20.00 but they are just plain clusters no bottom gauges. But both work. So I get two good speedo and fuel gauges out of them.
I'm waiting on the gasket's for the heater box also so until it get here I'm just going to clean it up and paint it black I think.

**LockDoc** · 01-11-2017, 09:39 PM

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Another thing you will have to do is to cut a new slot for the NSS. The van is about half way up the tube and the Pickup is down at the bottom....

LockDoc

Andy4639 · 01-11-2017, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

It will take some work Andy but it should make you a good one. Good deal on the package price too.
If I'm not mistaken there is info on the van tilts up in the faq.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Another thing you will have to do is to cut a new slot for the NSS. The van is about half way up the tube and the Pickup is down at the bottom....

LockDoc

It's a 4 speed LockDoc!

hugger6933 · 01-11-2017, 10:18 PM

Andy I got a van tilt and the shifter retention pin was wallowed out. I made it into a look alike factory floor shift tilt by grinding the "knot" where the shifter was off and filling with short hair fiber strand. The other holes I welded up and body worked it all out and it turned out awesome. Since it was "messed up" I got it for $30 it changed over to a floor shift a lot easier than I had expected.
One more thing I did was to place the shifter in park and then welded the shifter arm to the housing before cutting off the shifter tab at the bottom, That was to keep everything in place and to prevent any future headaches. Oh by the way great snags on the parts. Jim

Andy4639 · 01-12-2017, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugger6933

Andy I got a van tilt and the shifter retention pin was wallowed out. I made it into a look alike factory floor shift tilt by grinding the "knot" where the shifter was off and filling with short hair fiber strand. The other holes I welded up and body worked it all out and it turned out awesome. Since it was "messed up" I got it for $30 it changed over to a floor shift a lot easier than I had expected.
One more thing I did was to place the shifter in park and then welded the shifter arm to the housing before cutting off the shifter tab at the bottom, That was to keep everything in place and to prevent any future headaches. Oh by the way great snags on the parts. Jim

Ok yea I saw a post about JB welding the holes up and grinding it back down smooth. Anybody tell me what to they did with this though?
I have a small wire feeder welder that I could use to weld it but!
The rusty part is bare metal and it sticks up under the column indicator.

Can some one tell me how to get the outter covers off also.

James the III · 01-13-2017, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Another thing you will have to do is to cut a new slot for the NSS. The van is about half way up the tube and the Pickup is down at the bottom....

LockDoc

Is this a clearance issue( with dash,etc) or just the wires not being long enough?

Katrina/10 · 01-13-2017, 08:07 AM

The top outer cover is a steel sleeve that is pressed on the aluminum casting. To get it off you have to remove the tilt and turn levers, hazard knob, and tap it up from the bottom.

**special-K** · 01-13-2017, 08:40 AM

Good deal Andy

Quote:

Originally Posted by James the III

Is this a clearance issue( with dash,etc) or just the wires not being long enough?

I've used van tilts with NSS in factory position. Yes, the wiring is short, so you need to make up extensions with a male and a female connector at each end. the other thing that is needed is swap the brake push rod to the opposite side of the brake peddle

Andy4639 · 01-13-2017, 06:55 PM

I guess I have to get the old steering out and knock the sleeve down to make it all fit. That may be awhile. I have to get the column fixed up enough to install it. I need to take it a part and clean it good and grease the bearings good before installing it.

Anybody have any good pictures and notes for this?
I think I'll order the tilt wheel turn signal with hazaed button and take it a part to clean it up.

57larry · 01-13-2017, 07:05 PM

it's a van column, but a good deal and not hard to use

Andy4639 · 01-14-2017, 07:34 PM

Another day another score! Picked up a bench seat and electric washer out of a Chevy truck for $100.00.
The seat has the arm rest in it and the one in my 71 was nice so I hope this one will seat good to.
The seat will need to be cleaned good and the old took out. I need a couple of days to do it and the next few weeks are going to be full. So that's on hold for awhile.

Got the jug mounted & wired but need the water hoses to complete.

For the guy's who want to do this mod a little info on wiring.
The pump is hot all the time. Run the red wire from pump to 12 volts. I placed a 20 amp fuse inline with it also. Run the ground to the dash switch and plug it to the inside wire on the switch. When you push the wiper button in the pump is activated.
The switch has 3 wires connected to it with a plastic holder. 2 wires are side by side the inside one is the one you want.

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-14-2017, 07:52 PM

I just put an 88-94 bench in my 71.

I love it. Very. Comfortable. Width is perfect.

70LonghornCST · 01-14-2017, 08:23 PM

Great score! Here's the LINK to make it work for you. Good luck, and congratulations!

Andy4639 · 01-14-2017, 08:33 PM

Now to find some wiper arm nozzles like on my 71.
The Rat is getting a make over one piece at a time!

Andy4639 · 01-22-2017, 09:55 PM

I bought this off E bay this morning. The old one wouldn't work and I took it apart and the worm gear was broke in to peices.

01-11-2017, 07:46 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Today's score! I went and picked these parts up today for the Ramp Rat. New dash pad used tilt wheel and heater box assembly. All for $135.00 I need some help on the tilt though. Does it look like a truck are is it a van that has been modified? The guy I got it from says its factory truck. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-11-2017, 07:50 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Today's score! One word on your score ... Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-11-2017, 07:52 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Today's score! Here are some measurements on it. Over all length is like 38" 1-2 pictures. That's end of shaft to the steering wheel end. 3-4 pictures bottom bearing to bottom of top collar 26". Anybody see anything that would say it's not a truck. Doesn't really matter but would like to know for sure one way are the other. Also need to know how to get the 4 way switch out and replace it with a good working one. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-11-2017, 08:03 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Today's score! Van column. The length of the steering shaft gives it away. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

01-11-2017, 08:10 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Today's score! It will work perfectly, just need to collapse the lower steering shaft a bit __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

01-11-2017, 08:17 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Today's score! Yea I'm trying to find the info now. I found a post by 'dmec' on this and wondering if he is still around. I want to replace the upper collar for a floor shifter one. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=155403 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-11-2017, 08:21 PM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Today's score! It will take some work Andy but it should make you a good one. Good deal on the package price too. If I'm not mistaken there is info on the van tilts up in the faq. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-11-2017, 08:27 PM	#9
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Today's score! It's red, that's probably why it was such a good deal. We all know red is an awful color. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-11-2017, 09:39 PM	#11
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Today's score! - Another thing you will have to do is to cut a new slot for the NSS. The van is about half way up the tube and the Pickup is down at the bottom.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-11-2017, 10:18 PM	#13
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Today's score! Andy I got a van tilt and the shifter retention pin was wallowed out. I made it into a look alike factory floor shift tilt by grinding the "knot" where the shifter was off and filling with short hair fiber strand. The other holes I welded up and body worked it all out and it turned out awesome. Since it was "messed up" I got it for $30 it changed over to a floor shift a lot easier than I had expected. One more thing I did was to place the shifter in park and then welded the shifter arm to the housing before cutting off the shifter tab at the bottom, That was to keep everything in place and to prevent any future headaches. Oh by the way great snags on the parts. Jim

01-13-2017, 08:07 AM	#16
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Today's score! The top outer cover is a steel sleeve that is pressed on the aluminum casting. To get it off you have to remove the tilt and turn levers, hazard knob, and tap it up from the bottom. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

01-13-2017, 06:55 PM	#18
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Today's score! I guess I have to get the old steering out and knock the sleeve down to make it all fit. That may be awhile. I have to get the column fixed up enough to install it. I need to take it a part and clean it good and grease the bearings good before installing it. Anybody have any good pictures and notes for this? I think I'll order the tilt wheel turn signal with hazaed button and take it a part to clean it up. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-13-2017, 07:05 PM	#19
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Today's score! it's a van column, but a good deal and not hard to use

01-14-2017, 07:34 PM	#20
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Today's score! Another day another score! Picked up a bench seat and electric washer out of a Chevy truck for $100.00. The seat has the arm rest in it and the one in my 71 was nice so I hope this one will seat good to. The seat will need to be cleaned good and the old took out. I need a couple of days to do it and the next few weeks are going to be full. So that's on hold for awhile. Got the jug mounted & wired but need the water hoses to complete. For the guy's who want to do this mod a little info on wiring. The pump is hot all the time. Run the red wire from pump to 12 volts. I placed a 20 amp fuse inline with it also. Run the ground to the dash switch and plug it to the inside wire on the switch. When you push the wiper button in the pump is activated. The switch has 3 wires connected to it with a plastic holder. 2 wires are side by side the inside one is the one you want. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-14-2017, 07:52 PM	#21
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Today's score! I just put an 88-94 bench in my 71. I love it. Very. Comfortable. Width is perfect. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!



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01-14-2017, 08:23 PM	#22
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Today's score! Great score! Here's the LINK to make it work for you. Good luck, and congratulations! __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

01-14-2017, 08:33 PM	#23
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Today's score! Now to find some wiper arm nozzles like on my 71. The Rat is getting a make over one piece at a time! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-22-2017, 09:55 PM	#24
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Today's score! I bought this off E bay this morning. The old one wouldn't work and I took it apart and the worm gear was broke in to peices. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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