Aftermarket 4 speed tilt column.. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ShortbedClayton** · 01-15-2021, 08:50 AM

So I’m gonna be needing a 4speed tilt column for my k20 build and I know they are pricey and hard to find original. I did see some of the aftermarket companies are selling them so my question or is an aftermarket one gonna be decent quality? Anybody ever buy one or have experience with one?

Thanks
Clayton
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tim_mc · 01-15-2021, 09:18 AM

I got a rebuilt GM truck tilt column from Les (70shortfleet). I originally had a TH350, but swapped in a 700R4 last year. I got the 4-speed indicator lens from Les also. Fortunately for me it was just a short drive across town.

Willys_MB · 01-15-2021, 09:41 AM

I got a rebuilt column from Randy500 (no longer on the board, unfortunately) for a pretty reasonable price. I think I paid $150 for it and I haven’t looked back. My old column was so bad the ball bearings were falling out when I turned the wheel!

Point is, I think you’ll be happier if you rebuild your current column yourself or find one someone already rebuilt.

Willys_MB · 01-15-2021, 09:48 AM

I just realized you said tilt column… Now I get it. Disregard!

tim_mc · 01-15-2021, 09:57 AM

I might add that I originally bought a CPP aftermarket tilt column. It felt cheap and a bit sloppy, so I "upgraded" to a rebuilt GM column. In my opinion it was worth the difference in price.

best view · 01-15-2021, 10:03 AM

Second it to talk to les before u do anything

72-CH · 01-15-2021, 02:24 PM

I just ordered a rebuilt tilt column from Kevsclassics, nice guy. He is a member here.

**special-K** · 01-15-2021, 05:11 PM

As far as buying a new 4spd tilt column goes, I'd talk to Frank Hamm/Frank's Pickmups. I bought one from him to paint. They are Flaming River columns, better than other reproduction columns. They are bolt-in ready, set up specifically for 67-72 GM Trucks.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...hh8oUsTjy9jMQB

70' · 01-15-2021, 10:19 PM

Had one built to my specs by Kevin with Kevs Classics. Super happy with the quality and the price. Perfect fit, looks factory perfect, no issues at all.

Andy4639 · 01-16-2021, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ShortbedClayton

So I’m gonna be needing a 4speed tilt column for my k20 build and I know they are pricey and hard to find original. I did see some of the aftermarket companies are selling them so my question or is an aftermarket one gonna be decent quality? Anybody ever buy one or have experience with one?

Thanks
Clayton
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To answer your question. I would only buy a Flaming River tilt.
Now though you have herd about the guy's here that sell old tilts refurbed. I would buy one of those if possible.
This one came from Randy500 as well.

01-15-2021, 08:50 AM	#1
ShortbedClayton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 702	Aftermarket 4 speed tilt column.. So I’m gonna be needing a 4speed tilt column for my k20 build and I know they are pricey and hard to find original. I did see some of the aftermarket companies are selling them so my question or is an aftermarket one gonna be decent quality? Anybody ever buy one or have experience with one? Thanks Clayton Posted via Mobile Device

01-15-2021, 09:18 AM	#2
tim_mc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 444	Re: Aftermarket 4 speed tilt column.. I got a rebuilt GM truck tilt column from Les (70shortfleet). I originally had a TH350, but swapped in a 700R4 last year. I got the 4-speed indicator lens from Les also. Fortunately for me it was just a short drive across town. __________________ 1967 C20, 350 SBC w/Comp roller cam, 700R4 w/3.42 posi, PS, 4-wheel PDB, Old Air AC & GM Tilt column.

01-15-2021, 09:41 AM	#3
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: Aftermarket 4 speed tilt column.. I got a rebuilt column from Randy500 (no longer on the board, unfortunately) for a pretty reasonable price. I think I paid $150 for it and I haven’t looked back. My old column was so bad the ball bearings were falling out when I turned the wheel! Point is, I think you’ll be happier if you rebuild your current column yourself or find one someone already rebuilt. __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

01-15-2021, 09:48 AM	#4
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: Aftermarket 4 speed tilt column.. I just realized you said tilt column… Now I get it. Disregard! __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

01-15-2021, 09:57 AM	#5
tim_mc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 444	Re: Aftermarket 4 speed tilt column.. I might add that I originally bought a CPP aftermarket tilt column. It felt cheap and a bit sloppy, so I "upgraded" to a rebuilt GM column. In my opinion it was worth the difference in price. __________________ 1967 C20, 350 SBC w/Comp roller cam, 700R4 w/3.42 posi, PS, 4-wheel PDB, Old Air AC & GM Tilt column.

01-15-2021, 10:03 AM	#6
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,152	Re: Aftermarket 4 speed tilt column.. Second it to talk to les before u do anything

01-15-2021, 02:24 PM	#7
72-CH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Frisco TX. Posts: 21	Re: Aftermarket 4 speed tilt column.. I just ordered a rebuilt tilt column from Kevsclassics, nice guy. He is a member here.

01-15-2021, 05:11 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Aftermarket 4 speed tilt column.. As far as buying a new 4spd tilt column goes, I'd talk to Frank Hamm/Frank's Pickmups. I bought one from him to paint. They are Flaming River columns, better than other reproduction columns. They are bolt-in ready, set up specifically for 67-72 GM Trucks. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...hh8oUsTjy9jMQB __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-15-2021 at 05:23 PM.

01-15-2021, 10:19 PM	#9
70' Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Dickinson, ND Posts: 197	Re: Aftermarket 4 speed tilt column.. Had one built to my specs by Kevin with Kevs Classics. Super happy with the quality and the price. Perfect fit, looks factory perfect, no issues at all. Last edited by 70'; 01-16-2021 at 01:24 PM.



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