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ol_skool_chevy · 02-10-2014, 06:22 PM

Anyone replaced their stock steering column with a Tilt with key and column automatic shifter from another truck????
I'm wondering is this can be put in my 66 truck
do you have photos of it in your truck?

NEWFISHER · 02-10-2014, 06:52 PM

I pulled the pin on the shifter--shaved the lump, pulled the hazard switch--shaved it and can guess that if you pulled the rack, the switch etc you could shave the hump there too. Harness is an easy wire swap and in the FAQ there is a write up on the neutral safety switch relocation/modification.
Mine is in my build thread.

ol_skool_chevy · 02-10-2014, 07:23 PM

I want to keep the Key on the new column...

**Clyde65** · 02-10-2014, 09:06 PM

I had one in my 65 several years ago but changed it to a 72 tilt. Sorry I don't have any pictures though.

63redsled · 02-11-2014, 12:38 AM

The column in my truck is tilt/telescopic!

It is out of a 1966 Oldsmobile Tornado. unfortunately I was unable to find any pics of it. I will continue my search though.

kieth · 02-11-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

Anyone replaced their stock steering column with a Tilt with key and column automatic shifter from another truck????
I'm wondering is this can be put in my 66 truck
do you have photos of it in your truck?

Used a tilt column from a 91 suburban, also used wiring harness, fuse block, engine, trans, power steering, disc brake crossmember etc.

here is a picture:
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-GMC/i-wfdFZnk

click on the thumbnails to see more detail:
here is where we merged old and new brackets to allow use of the 91 column and wiring....
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-GMC/i-WSB2DjV

after shortening the column we redrilled the shaft and used nylon bolts to save the collapsible steering column...

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-GMC/i-tDRR9pW

keep scrolling to see more details....Kieth hope this helped !!!

ol_skool_chevy · 02-11-2014, 11:22 AM

thanks Keith.............time for pick and pull

I might look for a mid 70's truck column. about 1973-78.
I like the key in the column

gofastnut · 02-11-2014, 01:07 PM

I think there are some posts here about using a column out of a van--you don't have to shorten. Can't find them at the moment, though.

C/10 King · 02-11-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gofastnut

I think there are some posts here about using a column out of a van--you don't have to shorten. Can't find them at the moment, though.

Jeff, I think you're talking about a column like mine out of a 70's chevy van, "Kev's Classic's is the man when it come to tilt columns for our trucks!!!!

Looks like it came with it!

ol_skool_chevy · 02-11-2014, 02:02 PM

Will a column from a 1973-1980 work without Too much hassle. I want the key and shifter on the column

luvbowties · 02-11-2014, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

thanks Keith.............time for pick and pull

I might look for a mid 70's truck column. about 1973-78.
I like the key in the column

Don't forget that the motor homes of the '70's used quite-adaptable/fittable columns, altho' they often used keyless columns. The one in my '66, keyless, came from a 73 or 74 motor home. It practically bolted right in. Re-wiring it was child's play.
Kieth's write-up and pics were fantastic, weren't they?
Sam

kieth · 02-11-2014, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

thanks Keith.............time for pick and pull

I might look for a mid 70's truck column. about 1973-78.
I like the key in the column

My 91 column has the key in the column, but there is no shift indicator. You can tell which gear it is in by feel. I do not miss the indicator.....

luvbowties · 02-11-2014, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kieth

My 91 column has the key in the column, but there is no shift indicator. You can tell which gear it is in by feel. I do not miss the indicator.....

Kieth, we understand how you soon got used to driving w/o the indicator; but how do u explain it to all the other people you loan your truck to?

Sam

kieth · 02-12-2014, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by luvbowties

Kieth, we understand how you soon got used to driving w/o the indicator; but how do u explain it to all the other people you loan your truck to?

Sam

LOAN MY TRUCK TO WHO !!!!!!! ITS A GREAT REASON NOT TO LOAN IT OUT....HA HA....

ps think back, Delmo used a emergency brake lever to shift his transmission, not any indicator there.....either

02-10-2014, 06:22 PM	#1
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	1966 tilt wheel Anyone replaced their stock steering column with a Tilt with key and column automatic shifter from another truck???? I'm wondering is this can be put in my 66 truck do you have photos of it in your truck? Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

02-10-2014, 06:52 PM	#2
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: 1966 tilt wheel I pulled the pin on the shifter--shaved the lump, pulled the hazard switch--shaved it and can guess that if you pulled the rack, the switch etc you could shave the hump there too. Harness is an easy wire swap and in the FAQ there is a write up on the neutral safety switch relocation/modification. Mine is in my build thread. __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

02-10-2014, 07:23 PM	#3
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: 1966 tilt wheel I want to keep the Key on the new column... __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

02-10-2014, 09:06 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: 1966 tilt wheel I had one in my 65 several years ago but changed it to a 72 tilt. Sorry I don't have any pictures though. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-11-2014, 12:38 AM	#5
63redsled Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tishomingo, Oklahoma Posts: 66	Re: 1966 tilt wheel The column in my truck is tilt/telescopic! It is out of a 1966 Oldsmobile Tornado. unfortunately I was unable to find any pics of it. I will continue my search though.

02-11-2014, 11:22 AM	#7
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: 1966 tilt wheel thanks Keith.............time for pick and pull I might look for a mid 70's truck column. about 1973-78. I like the key in the column __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

02-11-2014, 01:07 PM	#8
gofastnut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Williams, CA Posts: 760	Re: 1966 tilt wheel I think there are some posts here about using a column out of a van--you don't have to shorten. Can't find them at the moment, though. __________________ Jeff 96 C3500 Crew Cab Long bed (Waiting on Cool Name) 64 C-10 shortie stepside, "Ole Brownie" C-10 Club My achingly slow build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508345

02-11-2014, 02:02 PM	#10
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: 1966 tilt wheel Will a column from a 1973-1980 work without Too much hassle. I want the key and shifter on the column __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done



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