Question about Tilt columns... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**John Fabris** · 08-04-2003, 12:50 PM

Hi All,

I am wondering if the Tilt column (automatic) from 67-68 are the same as the rest of the years (including the Vans).

I recall that my original 67 steering wheel did not match up (in diameter) to the 75 Van column. In other works, the round hub of the wheel was either smaller or bigger then the hub on the column.

Can anyong shed some light on this??

thanks...

Ahh, a note from GMCPaul!!
The factory truck tilt columns were only available in
a 69-72 truck, not the 67-68s. All the steering
columns are the same size, tilt, non tilt, truck, van.

So, now this brings me to my next problem. I want to keep my 67 wheel, but I also want to have the Tilt Column. So, the problem is the hub of 67-68 trucks are different then the 69-up trucks. Anyone solved this with their 67-68???

BUXMAN66 · 08-04-2003, 01:01 PM

as far as i know all the splines on gm steering shaft are the same

**John Fabris** · 08-04-2003, 01:05 PM

Yes, the splines are the same, but what is different is the outside diameter of the 67-68 column and steering wheel. I don't have pics to help explain this, but if I put the 67 wheel on the van column, where they both meet, are different diameters. Kind like the difference when you put a dime flat onto a quarter....

08-04-2003, 12:50 PM	#1
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Question about Tilt columns... Hi All, I am wondering if the Tilt column (automatic) from 67-68 are the same as the rest of the years (including the Vans). I recall that my original 67 steering wheel did not match up (in diameter) to the 75 Van column. In other works, the round hub of the wheel was either smaller or bigger then the hub on the column. Can anyong shed some light on this?? thanks... Ahh, a note from GMCPaul!! The factory truck tilt columns were only available in a 69-72 truck, not the 67-68s. All the steering columns are the same size, tilt, non tilt, truck, van. So, now this brings me to my next problem. I want to keep my 67 wheel, but I also want to have the Tilt Column. So, the problem is the hub of 67-68 trucks are different then the 69-up trucks. Anyone solved this with their 67-68??? __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB Last edited by John Fabris; 08-04-2003 at 12:53 PM.

08-04-2003, 01:01 PM	#2
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	as far as i know all the splines on gm steering shaft are the same __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

08-04-2003, 01:05 PM	#3
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Yes, the splines are the same, but what is different is the outside diameter of the 67-68 column and steering wheel. I don't have pics to help explain this, but if I put the 67 wheel on the van column, where they both meet, are different diameters. Kind like the difference when you put a dime flat onto a quarter.... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB



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