what color is a tilt column? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

into69z · 02-09-2009, 02:07 PM

I just picked up a tilt column from a 71 or 72 blazer that is painted black( and it looks factory painted black). It will be going in my 69 truck and that column is painted blue to match the body color of the truck. My question is did the tilt columns in 69(if they even had them)come with black paint or were they painted to match the body color?

67ChevyRedneck · 02-09-2009, 02:10 PM

Every original tilt I've ever seen has been painted black.

When I finish mine, I'm painting it blue.

You going for a factory resto?

If not, paint it the color of the wheel

**1970cstblazer** · 02-09-2009, 02:15 PM

They were all black originally, although they look great painted the color of the interior.

**leddzepp** · 02-09-2009, 02:24 PM

Tilts were a factory option from 70-72. They were painted black from the factory, but look slick when painted the color of the interior too (as some of the non-tilts were)

otsenre · 02-09-2009, 04:49 PM

are the steering wheels paintable, mine is black, but i want it the color of my pickup

msgross · 02-22-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by otsenre

are the steering wheels paintable, mine is black, but i want it the color of my pickup

I think if you prep it correctly they are. scuff it up, clean it and spray self-etching primer at a minimum.

02-09-2009, 02:07 PM	#1
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	what color is a tilt column? I just picked up a tilt column from a 71 or 72 blazer that is painted black( and it looks factory painted black). It will be going in my 69 truck and that column is painted blue to match the body color of the truck. My question is did the tilt columns in 69(if they even had them)come with black paint or were they painted to match the body color? __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

02-09-2009, 02:10 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: what color is a tilt column? Every original tilt I've ever seen has been painted black. When I finish mine, I'm painting it blue. You going for a factory resto? If not, paint it the color of the wheel __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 02-09-2009 at 02:11 PM.

02-09-2009, 02:15 PM	#3
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,440	Re: what color is a tilt column? They were all black originally, although they look great painted the color of the interior. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

02-09-2009, 02:24 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: what color is a tilt column? Tilts were a factory option from 70-72. They were painted black from the factory, but look slick when painted the color of the interior too (as some of the non-tilts were)

02-09-2009, 04:49 PM	#5
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: what color is a tilt column? are the steering wheels paintable, mine is black, but i want it the color of my pickup



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