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jsw72c10 · 08-01-2012, 05:10 PM

im looking into buying a tilt steering column for my 72c10. just need advice on my options. i found a gm for $400 thats all original and is in pretty good shape. i guess my question is , is the gm worth it or should i spend a little extra and buy an ididit column. any advice would be appreciated.

GMC Canuck · 08-01-2012, 08:42 PM

Ididit steel tilt column, 369.50 from no limit. More if you want chrome, aluminum or powder coat. I think no limit gives a board discount as well. Mine is en route. When I get it in hand I'll have a better idea of what's involved in connecting it to the existing linkage and let you know.

GMtrucknut!! · 08-01-2012, 08:48 PM

In my opinion I would rather use an oem with all original parts. Most of the guys on ebay ask rather inflated prices I have seen these columns at a lot of swap meets bring under $200. I recently got one from craigslist for $165. I am not saying they are at every swap meet and every day on craigslist but they are out there.Be patient and sooner or later you will get one.

**KevsClassics** · 08-01-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GMtrucknut!!

In my opinion I would rather use an oem with all original parts. Most of the guys on ebay ask rather inflated prices I have seen these columns at a lot of swap meets bring under $200. I recently got one from craigslist for $165. I am not saying they are at every swap meet and every day on craigslist but they are out there.Be patient and sooner or later you will get one.

There is by far no better quality than a original GM.

**jocko** · 08-01-2012, 10:25 PM

agreed - and, no offense to anyone who has one, but I think the ididit columns don't look quite right in a truck interior unless the interior is pretty modified. So if JUST looking for a tilt column and the rest is kinda stock, I definitely go with GM. Ididits are nice, but for me I'd take a stock GM over anything. Ididit is good quality - and GM is good quality and a known entity that you can fix just about anything on. My 2 cents only, you probably can't go wrong with either.

chevytruckluver · 08-01-2012, 10:29 PM

agreed ^
a factory tilt is great

jsw72c10 · 08-02-2012, 11:52 AM

thanks for the info. think i'll go with the gm.

RustyBucket · 08-02-2012, 12:40 PM

I shipped a scruffy GM tilt column to KevsClassics and got it back BEAUTIFULLY restored. Converted it from column shift auto to floor shift stick for me too. Looks/works GREAT.

08-01-2012, 05:10 PM	#1
jsw72c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: clifton forge,va Posts: 11	steering column advice im looking into buying a tilt steering column for my 72c10. just need advice on my options. i found a gm for $400 thats all original and is in pretty good shape. i guess my question is , is the gm worth it or should i spend a little extra and buy an ididit column. any advice would be appreciated.

08-01-2012, 08:42 PM	#2
GMC Canuck Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ingersoll, Ontario Posts: 93	Re: steering column advice Ididit steel tilt column, 369.50 from no limit. More if you want chrome, aluminum or powder coat. I think no limit gives a board discount as well. Mine is en route. When I get it in hand I'll have a better idea of what's involved in connecting it to the existing linkage and let you know.

08-01-2012, 08:48 PM	#3
GMtrucknut!! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Attica,indiana Posts: 264	Re: steering column advice In my opinion I would rather use an oem with all original parts. Most of the guys on ebay ask rather inflated prices I have seen these columns at a lot of swap meets bring under $200. I recently got one from craigslist for $165. I am not saying they are at every swap meet and every day on craigslist but they are out there.Be patient and sooner or later you will get one.

08-01-2012, 10:25 PM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,961	Re: steering column advice agreed - and, no offense to anyone who has one, but I think the ididit columns don't look quite right in a truck interior unless the interior is pretty modified. So if JUST looking for a tilt column and the rest is kinda stock, I definitely go with GM. Ididits are nice, but for me I'd take a stock GM over anything. Ididit is good quality - and GM is good quality and a known entity that you can fix just about anything on. My 2 cents only, you probably can't go wrong with either.

08-01-2012, 10:29 PM	#6
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: steering column advice agreed ^ a factory tilt is great __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

08-02-2012, 11:52 AM	#7
jsw72c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: clifton forge,va Posts: 11	Re: steering column advice thanks for the info. think i'll go with the gm.

08-02-2012, 12:40 PM	#8
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: steering column advice I shipped a scruffy GM tilt column to KevsClassics and got it back BEAUTIFULLY restored. Converted it from column shift auto to floor shift stick for me too. Looks/works GREAT. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!



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