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01-30-2020, 11:22 PM
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Tilt column again
I found this in the junk yard today and believe it is the right one for my 68. If someone could confirm this that would be great. Also what would it cost to get it ready to put in. It does seem tight in the tilt mechanism and it has a cruise control turn signal switch. Could this be used with a aftermarket cruise set-up?
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01-30-2020, 11:25 PM
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Re: Tilt column again
If it's tight then just clean it up and paint it. Yes you could wire it up to a cruise unit. You may have to put new NSS in it and turn signal switch. But they are easy enough to swap. Get as much of it as you can just in case.
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01-30-2020, 11:37 PM
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Re: Tilt column again
So this is the right one cool. what is the nss? And do I need a intermediate shaft with this?
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01-31-2020, 12:07 AM
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Re: Tilt column again
NSS = neutral safety switch. Grab the intermediate shaft, as well. They would charge extra for it. Good luck with the project!
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01-31-2020, 12:41 AM
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Re: Tilt column again
Thanks !
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01-31-2020, 01:18 AM
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Re: Tilt column again
It could be a van, RV or truck tilt. They are similar but not the same. If it is a van or RV tilt, it can be used in a truck with minor modifications. The van tilt has a center shaft that is too long and the neutral safety switch is too close to the dash whereas the RV tilt also has the NSS in the wrong place. The RV version also has a bend in the lever that attaches to the trans linkage but that should not be a problem. There are several very good threads that describe what is needed. Here's one of them.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=133937 Below is a picture showing the 3 versions. - Top: RV - Middle: truck - Bottom: van EDIT: added closeup pic comparing the ends of the RV and truck columns. Last edited by FirstOwner69; 01-31-2020 at 02:12 AM. |
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01-31-2020, 10:37 AM
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Re: Tilt column again
You can grab the intermediate shaft, but it’s too short for a truck. If you leave it attached they probably won’t even charge extra for it.
However, it will probably have a good rag joint that you can use. You can also use the rubber boot for a truck shaft’s u-joint if needed.
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01-31-2020, 10:41 AM
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Re: Tilt column again
If you want to experiment, get the front sway bar. It is the thick version, but it may be a couple inches wider than a pickup version. I’ve got a couple, but no assembled truck to try them on.
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02-01-2020, 06:08 PM
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Re: Tilt column again
Thanks for all the help. I will pick it up this week if the weather cooperates.
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02-01-2020, 07:06 PM
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Re: Tilt column again
I posted up about the sway bar, maybe someone already knows if it can be used. Or you can be the guy that tries it.
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02-02-2020, 12:37 PM
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Re: Tilt column again
Clay
Thanks for the info on the sway bar. I already have a 1 1/4 front and 7/8 rear. After I put them on wow what a difference. This was last winters push when I did the 700r4, disk brakes in the front with 2 1/2" drop spindles, 377 rear with 3" drop. All moog front end parts and bushings in the rear. This winter doing 383 swap cleaning up under hood new fenders and paint engine compartment and inner fenders and wheel wells. And now adding tilt. This thing is wiping me out. But with working factory air, tilt and soon cruze in about 4 years when I retire I plan on seeing the country in it. |
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