Tilt column for 63 GMC

[Dene Risden]

Hello all,
I'm in the process of building my 63 GMC shortbed fleetside.....
I have many questions concerning the modifications I'm making. Rather than wear out my welcome, I will post my questions as I go. Please cut me some slack if my questions seem like something I should know, I've been away from building trucks for about 30 years.... time to blow the dust off my creative skills and get busy.
I'm looking for an inexpensive tilt column, I was wondering if anyone has purchased one off CPP's universal tilts and addapted it to fit a truck similar in fitment to mine? If so, can you share what was necessary to adapt it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
A little info on my truck:
I purchased it stock in 08, since then I have put a 4 link rear in it, installed 1984 1/2 ton front suspension, 4 wheel disk brakes, 2 1/2" drop spindles and 3" springs for a total of 5 1/2" of drop in the front, added 1 1/16" swaybar and recently picked up a Hydroboost unit for my brake setup. The engine I have is a 2000 7.4 (454) vortec GEN VI motor with a MPFI setup, the tranny is a 4L80E.
As you can imagine, I have had no shortage of challenges so far. Any input toward my build would be great.... I have been following some of your threads with awe. Captain Fab & Dino, among others, are my build Hero's!
Dene

[G-Money]

I put my tilt column in from a 1974 Chevy van with very little modification and it fit very nice, the early vans had the keys in the dash like our 63's. A couple of pieces from Captain Fab and I was done in no time flat... ezpz

[64shortbed]

My tilt is out of a 90's gmc jimmy. i just cut the key housing off and patched it. Now i have my brites on the column and my hazards.

[JWheeler331]

Sounds like a nice project truck. Any pics?
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[gimmy 64]

i bought the tilt from POL it is an ididit column. i had to buy an adapter for the wire hook up and of coarse the u-joint . it was a little over $200 for the column.

[doobiebro]

I bought mine on ebay (hot rod GM universal 32")$199.00 shipped and very happy with it. I also bought the rag joint, OD universal joint and collapsable steering shaft as a kit from CPP. (slight fab work) all I did was install a piece of 5/8 heater hose smashed between the lower part of the dash and steering column used the original park brake lever mounting assy... drill 2 holes on steering column tube and install 2 short threaded inserts (but not necessary) to bolt to park brake lever mounting assy...you will use the original lower mounting ring clamp on the fire wall and replace the foam firewall seal here sum pics..

[Chevy Fleetside]

I got a tilt out of a 1970's camper van. It was 25% off day at pick and pull so I paid $28 for it. Used the lower column off of a 70's truck with a u joint connecting it all.

[Dene Risden]

Thanks G-Money,
I'm trying to maintain the look and size of the original column though....
Dene

[Dene Risden]

Thank you 64shortbed,
I would like to stay more classic looking though....

[Dene Risden]

I will have to get some posted, it's been a while since I took any....
Dene

[Dene Risden]

Thank you for the info and pics, it's good to have options...
Dene

[Dene Risden]

Originally Posted by doobiebro

I bought mine on ebay (hot rod GM universal 32")$199.00 shipped and very happy with it. I also bought the rag joint, OD universal joint and collapsable steering shaft as a kit from CPP. (slight fab work) all I did was install a piece of 5/8 heater hose smashed between the lower part of the dash and steering column used the original park brake lever mounting assy... drill 2 holes on steering column tube and install 2 short threaded inserts (but not necessary) to bolt to park brake lever mounting assy...you will use the original lower mounting ring clamp on the fire wall and replace the foam firewall seal here sum pics..

Thanks DoobieBro,
I will check it out, sounds like something I could afford and handle....

[Dene Risden]

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

I got a tilt out of a 1970's camper van. It was 25% off day at pick and pull so I paid $28 for it. Used the lower column off of a 70's truck with a u joint connecting it all.

Sounds like a steal!
Thank you for the info...
Dene