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06-30-2014, 11:21 AM | #1 |
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ebay steering columns vs flaming river and ididit
These columns on ebay, has anybody used one and if so are they just crap or are they decent but compared to the others are the crap. The whole $700 to $1000 for flaming river or ididit is crazy. I need a another column cause I am removing the key from the dash and want it on the column and I want tilt also. Any feedback would be awesome. Thanks
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06-30-2014, 11:22 AM | #2 |
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Re: ebay steering columns vs flaming river and ididit
Item number ?
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06-30-2014, 11:24 AM | #3 |
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Re: ebay steering columns vs flaming river and ididit
Don't have an item number just looking around ebay.
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06-30-2014, 11:40 AM | #4 |
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Re: ebay steering columns vs flaming river and ididit
Read this before you make a decision:
http://lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosh...ng_Columns.pdf Here's a thread on the topic as well: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581452
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06-30-2014, 11:42 AM | #5 |
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Re: ebay steering columns vs flaming river and ididit
Why don't you get a column from a 73 or newer truck? It would be a lot cheaper.
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06-30-2014, 12:13 PM | #6 |
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Re: ebay steering columns vs flaming river and ididit
I am smoothing the firewall and want to put a swival ring on the outside on the firewall. You can't get the end of the column through one of those can you cause of where you attach the shift rod to. Or does the come off easy.
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06-30-2014, 01:47 PM | #7 |
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Re: ebay steering columns vs flaming river and ididit
i have a factory truck tilt i was going to use but changed my mind,
300.00 plus ship
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06-30-2014, 02:19 PM | #8 |
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Re: ebay steering columns vs flaming river and ididit
You are correct IDIDIT columns are Expensive.But there is a old sane out there.You pay for Quality.Here are some main points on there columns that we like here at Scotts Hotrods
1.USA MADE 100% 2.GM INTERNAL PARTS 100% 3.LIFETIME WARRANTY ACROSS THE BOARD 4.GREAT SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT 6.DIRECT BOLT IN APPLICATIONS MOST OF ALL WE HAVE THE BEST PRICES ON IDIDIT HANDS DOWN Let us know if we can help you out On the China made columns you see out there on e-bay One thing to say about that STAY AWAY BUY USA MADE PRODUCTS YES YOU PAY MORE BUT THEY WILL LAST YOU FOREVER Let me know if you have any questions Justin |
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06-30-2014, 02:41 PM | #10 |
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07-08-2014, 01:45 PM | #11 |
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Re: ebay steering columns vs flaming river and ididit
Does anyone know the length of a 72 steering column to the steering wheel adapter. Thanks
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07-08-2014, 01:52 PM | #12 |
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Re: ebay steering columns vs flaming river and ididit
Use a van tilt. Easily modified, OEM GM quality, and nowhere near the ridiculous price of a flaming river or Ididit.
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Re: ebay steering columns vs flaming river and ididit
The steering shaft in the van tilt is longer than the truck tilt. I have a friend who has the steering shafts cut off about 2 3/4" and has the shaft resplined. It then looks and fits just like a truck tilt. A used van tilt in our part of the world is reasonable. Clean it up and put new bearings in it, maybe a new signal switch and you could be good to go for a lot less than one of those you're looking at.
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07-09-2014, 09:54 AM | #14 |
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Re: ebay steering columns vs flaming river and ididit
I have one I'd like to rebuild but can't find parts. Where are the parts for these tilt columns?
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