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gregbr · 05-21-2005, 06:22 AM

I installed a van tilt in my 67 and used a later model Chevy steering wheel, it has a stock offset lever. Problem is, there is about 1" between the shifter handle and the steering wheel. Anybody else had this problem & how did you fix it?? Are ther different offset handles that can be used? Thanks

70GMCer · 05-21-2005, 07:32 AM

There is a difference between the van and our tucks levers. I've been told that our truck tilt shifter handles work on these van tilts. Not completely sure of this though......I'm sure someone on here knows. I would like to know for sure before buying one.

Longhorn Man · 05-21-2005, 04:54 PM

What year did the van tilt come out of? They had at least 2 styles of levers. The early ones are real long and look funny with a late model wheel, while the later ones look right. I have the shorter later one in mine, and I never noticed it feeling too close.

gregbr · 05-22-2005, 06:04 AM

Not sure what year, I got it at a swap meet. The more I look at it I think it has more offset than it should. Greg

05-21-2005, 06:22 AM	#1
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Shift handle clearance?? I installed a van tilt in my 67 and used a later model Chevy steering wheel, it has a stock offset lever. Problem is, there is about 1" between the shifter handle and the steering wheel. Anybody else had this problem & how did you fix it?? Are ther different offset handles that can be used? Thanks __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

05-21-2005, 07:32 AM	#2
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	There is a difference between the van and our tucks levers. I've been told that our truck tilt shifter handles work on these van tilts. Not completely sure of this though......I'm sure someone on here knows. I would like to know for sure before buying one. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

05-22-2005, 06:04 AM	#4
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Not sure what year, I got it at a swap meet. The more I look at it I think it has more offset than it should. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

05-21-2005, 04:54 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	What year did the van tilt come out of? They had at least 2 styles of levers. The early ones are real long and look funny with a late model wheel, while the later ones look right. I have the shorter later one in mine, and I never noticed it feeling too close.



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