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**1970cstblazer** · 11-30-2007, 11:08 AM

Tilt is a feature that should have been standard equipment. The stock angle is poor in these trucks..

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 11-30-2007, 12:56 PM

I have a non tilt in my 70' GMC and went from an original steering wheel to a 67' wheel because I felt it looked more like a truck wheel. The 67' takes up a little more of the gut space but what the heck [things we do for looks right!] Now here comes the interesting facts .... I'm 5ft 8.5' tall and 224 lbs. I'm big for my size but not fat [well maybe a little, just a little] but I get in and out reletively easy and I owe it to the truck being lowered as much as it is. Just slide in, and slide out. The 67' wheel is a good thing for me as there is only an inch left before full belly contact .... kinda like a rare option, if belly contact is made the loose weight indicator is felt and the signal to loose weight stays on [felt every time you get in the truck] until you loose weight, quite a feature don't you think. One could opt for reinstalling the original wheel but that would be like buying a larger pant size, no want to do this!

esll.

11-30-2007, 11:08 AM	#26
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,682	Re: Why tilt column? Tilt is a feature that should have been standard equipment. The stock angle is poor in these trucks.. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

11-30-2007, 12:56 PM	#27
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Why tilt column? I have a non tilt in my 70' GMC and went from an original steering wheel to a 67' wheel because I felt it looked more like a truck wheel. The 67' takes up a little more of the gut space but what the heck [things we do for looks right!] Now here comes the interesting facts .... I'm 5ft 8.5' tall and 224 lbs. I'm big for my size but not fat [well maybe a little, just a little] but I get in and out reletively easy and I owe it to the truck being lowered as much as it is. Just slide in, and slide out. The 67' wheel is a good thing for me as there is only an inch left before full belly contact .... kinda like a rare option, if belly contact is made the loose weight indicator is felt and the signal to loose weight stays on [felt every time you get in the truck] until you loose weight, quite a feature don't you think. One could opt for reinstalling the original wheel but that would be like buying a larger pant size, no want to do this! esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 11-30-2007 at 12:58 PM.



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