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rage777 · 01-16-2009, 04:31 PM

i have a 72 c10 longbed with what i think, if i remember what the PO told me, an '87? cougar tilt column in it. the tilt is all wonky. i would like to replace the column but i'm not sure what years from what trucks will work with it. or am i better off just trying to fix the one that's on there?

bigvinnie · 01-16-2009, 04:54 PM

you're best off going with an original 67-72 unit, or one from a chevy van up to around 1980?? will also work with minimal modification. There are more expensive aftermarket units also...

hopefully, someone will chime in with more specifics on the van columns, but the tilt versions are commonly used in these trucks.

rage777 · 01-16-2009, 05:05 PM

yeah i've seen those used. wanted to make sure it's not too much of a pain to install. as far as fabricating goes. difficult to find the 72's but easily found the van column.

72armyswbtruck · 01-16-2009, 08:20 PM

Wow, a cougar tilt column?
Gotta get some pics for that one.

airdale94 · 01-16-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

Wow, a cougar tilt column?
Gotta get some pics for that one.

Yes I agree!

01-16-2009, 04:31 PM	#1
rage777 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 65	steering column choices i have a 72 c10 longbed with what i think, if i remember what the PO told me, an '87? cougar tilt column in it. the tilt is all wonky. i would like to replace the column but i'm not sure what years from what trucks will work with it. or am i better off just trying to fix the one that's on there? __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 Long Bed 454 Big Block Turbo 400 3 Speed Dual Flowmaster Edelbrock 750 Carb Power Steering Disc front brakes Drum rear brakes B&M Floor Shifter

01-16-2009, 04:54 PM	#2
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	Re: steering column choices you're best off going with an original 67-72 unit, or one from a chevy van up to around 1980?? will also work with minimal modification. There are more expensive aftermarket units also... hopefully, someone will chime in with more specifics on the van columns, but the tilt versions are commonly used in these trucks. __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project Last edited by bigvinnie; 01-16-2009 at 05:00 PM.

01-16-2009, 05:05 PM	#3
rage777 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 65	Re: steering column choices yeah i've seen those used. wanted to make sure it's not too much of a pain to install. as far as fabricating goes. difficult to find the 72's but easily found the van column. __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 Long Bed 454 Big Block Turbo 400 3 Speed Dual Flowmaster Edelbrock 750 Carb Power Steering Disc front brakes Drum rear brakes B&M Floor Shifter

01-16-2009, 08:20 PM	#4
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: steering column choices Wow, a cougar tilt column? Gotta get some pics for that one. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"



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