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**Accelo** · 03-30-2021, 01:58 PM

I have an original tilt column out of a 67-72 truck.
My description may be inaccurate as I am unsure of the actual build date of the column.
I have three questions;

What years did GM start offer a tilt column in the 67-72 series trucks?
I have serious doubts it was available all five years.

Is there an easy way to tell what year column I have?

I need to purchase a automatic shift lever for it as the original was missing.
I want to be sure to get the correct part.(s).
Are the non-tilt transmission shift handles the same as the tilt column handles?
My best guess by looking at the online catalogs is they interchange.
But have little to no faith in the interchanged published by most companies.
Rick

**too much stuff** · 03-30-2021, 02:27 PM

I think the tilt came out in 70. The tilt lever is different than a regular column. The original truck levers are shorter than the later van ones, but will work. Just make sure you order a tilt one.

**1970cstblazer** · 03-31-2021, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too much stuff

I think the tilt came out in 70. The tilt lever is different than a regular column. The original truck levers are shorter than the later van ones, but will work. Just make sure you order a tilt one.

The original truck shifter lever is much longer than the van levers.

**too much stuff** · 03-31-2021, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

The original truck shifter lever is much longer than the van levers.

You are correct...

03-30-2021, 01:58 PM	#1
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,295	Tilt column shift lever I have an original tilt column out of a 67-72 truck. My description may be inaccurate as I am unsure of the actual build date of the column. I have three questions; What years did GM start offer a tilt column in the 67-72 series trucks? I have serious doubts it was available all five years. Is there an easy way to tell what year column I have? I need to purchase a automatic shift lever for it as the original was missing. I want to be sure to get the correct part.(s). Are the non-tilt transmission shift handles the same as the tilt column handles? My best guess by looking at the online catalogs is they interchange. But have little to no faith in the interchanged published by most companies. Rick

03-30-2021, 02:27 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Re: Tilt column shift lever I think the tilt came out in 70. The tilt lever is different than a regular column. The original truck levers are shorter than the later van ones, but will work. Just make sure you order a tilt one. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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