non-tilt indicator problem? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Luvlegs · 04-09-2007, 02:05 PM

I just bought a non tilt auto column for my 72 - it's on the way now but I just found out the indicator was broken so it got tossed.... I was thinking the needle itself but the seller said I "could have a black one and paint it...." I wanted to stay all original blue color - not paint to match. Here's the questions:
How big a deal is it to;
A) replace a broken indicator?
B) replace the indicator plate?
I did search the FAQ and tried searching this forum but found only stuff on tilts and mentions of indicators but no specifics or pics. Any and all info/pics is much appreciated. Thanks.

Orange · 04-09-2007, 02:10 PM

The indicator and the plate both remove very easily. The indicator is held on by 1 screw and then it just slides back and twists out. The plate is just held on by two screws. So, changing this out will be no problem.

Not sure where you might find the original blue ones though. I bet someone has a used one on here for sure.

Luvlegs · 04-09-2007, 02:21 PM

Thanks Orange - I'm starting to feel better now... not that I have to get one, but that I should be able to do it easily.... time will tell.. HA!

powell72 · 04-09-2007, 06:42 PM

Just so you know, the indicators are all black regardless of interior color-

04-09-2007, 02:05 PM	#1
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	non-tilt indicator problem? I just bought a non tilt auto column for my 72 - it's on the way now but I just found out the indicator was broken so it got tossed.... I was thinking the needle itself but the seller said I "could have a black one and paint it...." I wanted to stay all original blue color - not paint to match. Here's the questions: How big a deal is it to; A) replace a broken indicator? B) replace the indicator plate? I did search the FAQ and tried searching this forum but found only stuff on tilts and mentions of indicators but no specifics or pics. Any and all info/pics is much appreciated. Thanks. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

04-09-2007, 02:10 PM	#2
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: non-tilt indicator problem? The indicator and the plate both remove very easily. The indicator is held on by 1 screw and then it just slides back and twists out. The plate is just held on by two screws. So, changing this out will be no problem. Not sure where you might find the original blue ones though. I bet someone has a used one on here for sure. __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

04-09-2007, 02:21 PM	#3
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: non-tilt indicator problem? Thanks Orange - I'm starting to feel better now... not that I have to get one, but that I should be able to do it easily.... time will tell.. HA! __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

04-09-2007, 06:42 PM	#4
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: non-tilt indicator problem? Just so you know, the indicators are all black regardless of interior color- __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html



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