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dalbers · 08-13-2005, 05:40 PM

Will a 73-87 tilt column work in our trucks. Just curious what I can all us off an 85 parts truck I have. Any pictures would be appreciated.

Purs · 08-13-2005, 06:09 PM

at least 1 difference is that the key is on the column, on our trucks it's on the dash.

Longhorn Man · 08-13-2005, 07:57 PM

wiper switch, high beam switch, ignition switch, column is larger in diameter...
It can be done, but it isn't a simple bolt in, and you'll have extra switches and stuff...but it has been done.

sdkid · 08-13-2005, 11:37 PM

I did mine with one from a fullsize car column. It works, but thats about it. Doesn't look all that good either.

Longhorn Man · 08-14-2005, 12:54 PM

the 72 - 81 (and early 82 3/4 ton) van columns is as close as you can get, and it looks bone stock, and in many areas, they are a dime a dozen if you get it at the junk yard yourself.

sameyrasmea72 · 08-14-2005, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the 72 - 81 (and early 82 3/4 ton) van columns is as close as you can get, and it looks bone stock, and in many areas, they are a dime a dozen if you get it at the junk yard yourself.

I picked up one of those the other day. What's all involved in making a van tilt work in a truck? I know its beeen listed on the board a 100 times, I just never paid and attention to it untill I actually bought one.

sdkid · 08-14-2005, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

I picked up one of those the other day. What's all involved in making a van tilt work in a truck? I know its beeen listed on the board a 100 times, I just never paid and attention to it untill I actually bought one.

See if this helps you.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=147927

dalbers · 08-14-2005, 04:57 PM

i'll try and go that way too. I went looked at the other tilt and saw how it wouldn't look right.

86swb · 08-14-2005, 09:29 PM

Yes, I would stay away for the later modles like the '73-'87. That van tilt is your best bet. I just got one for my Burb and moved the safty switch down per instructions. Ir is ready to install.

08-13-2005, 05:40 PM	#1
dalbers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cheney, KS Posts: 462	tilt Will a 73-87 tilt column work in our trucks. Just curious what I can all us off an 85 parts truck I have. Any pictures would be appreciated. Last edited by dalbers; 08-13-2005 at 05:43 PM.

08-13-2005, 06:09 PM	#2
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	at least 1 difference is that the key is on the column, on our trucks it's on the dash. __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

08-13-2005, 11:37 PM	#4
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	I did mine with one from a fullsize car column. It works, but thats about it. Doesn't look all that good either. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

08-14-2005, 09:29 PM	#9
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Yes, I would stay away for the later modles like the '73-'87. That van tilt is your best bet. I just got one for my Burb and moved the safty switch down per instructions. Ir is ready to install. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-13-2005, 07:57 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	wiper switch, high beam switch, ignition switch, column is larger in diameter... It can be done, but it isn't a simple bolt in, and you'll have extra switches and stuff...but it has been done.

08-14-2005, 12:54 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	the 72 - 81 (and early 82 3/4 ton) van columns is as close as you can get, and it looks bone stock, and in many areas, they are a dime a dozen if you get it at the junk yard yourself.

08-14-2005, 04:57 PM	#8
dalbers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cheney, KS Posts: 462	i'll try and go that way too. I went looked at the other tilt and saw how it wouldn't look right.



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