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13lazer · 05-30-2006, 08:48 AM

i have a column shift/ tilt steering column that was installed in my 2wd 1970 blazer. i think its a converted van column based only on the newer hazard light switch. it fit without any problem. my buddy has a 1965 c-10 with a factory 283/ 3 on the tree combo. my blazer was a 250/ 3 on the tree combo originally. we are thinking about an even trade, i want to make my blazer like original, and my buddy has an extra th350 lying around. are the steering/ tranny setups similiar enough to swap between a 1965 and a 1970 without any major "customizing"? i dont want to cut or weld, otherwise i have all the hardware and wires necessary. can anyone offer any suggestions? thanks

Americanrider · 05-31-2006, 02:50 AM

If you have a straight plug at the end of the column harness it's a Van tilt. If it is a half-moon shape it's a truck tilt. Van tilts are also a couple inches shorter, you look up that info in the FAQ's

Best to check the length of the 65 column setup, the whole column is shorter than 67-72 stuff if I'm not mistaken. I just pulled one from a 66 but it was a floor shift type.

Longhorn Man · 05-31-2006, 04:43 AM

replacement turn signa; switches will have the straight plug and later hazzard button. Shaft length is the only way to really tell.

**truckdude239** · 05-31-2006, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 13lazer

i think its a converted van column based only on the newer hazard light switch.

my replacement turn signal switch had the new style hazard switch in my 71

05-30-2006, 08:48 AM	#1
13lazer 13lazers' blazers Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 152	tilt column? i have a column shift/ tilt steering column that was installed in my 2wd 1970 blazer. i think its a converted van column based only on the newer hazard light switch. it fit without any problem. my buddy has a 1965 c-10 with a factory 283/ 3 on the tree combo. my blazer was a 250/ 3 on the tree combo originally. we are thinking about an even trade, i want to make my blazer like original, and my buddy has an extra th350 lying around. are the steering/ tranny setups similiar enough to swap between a 1965 and a 1970 without any major "customizing"? i dont want to cut or weld, otherwise i have all the hardware and wires necessary. can anyone offer any suggestions? thanks __________________ 1970 2wd blazer 1972 1ton blazer 4x4 in progress 1966 mustang coupe (modified) 1985 c20 suburban tow rig 1996 462 ranger with a 150 efi merc. a former B.A.S.S. tournament boat almost all exempt from california smog laws intentionally.

05-31-2006, 02:50 AM	#2
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: tilt column? If you have a straight plug at the end of the column harness it's a Van tilt. If it is a half-moon shape it's a truck tilt. Van tilts are also a couple inches shorter, you look up that info in the FAQ's Best to check the length of the 65 column setup, the whole column is shorter than 67-72 stuff if I'm not mistaken. I just pulled one from a 66 but it was a floor shift type. Last edited by Americanrider; 05-31-2006 at 02:51 AM.

05-31-2006, 04:43 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: tilt column? replacement turn signa; switches will have the straight plug and later hazzard button. Shaft length is the only way to really tell.



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