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C10Squared · 11-04-2003, 11:00 AM

A local yard has a '71-72 truck with a tilt column. What is the value on one of these before I call?

*dtlilly* · 11-04-2003, 11:13 AM

Good find, usually I see them go for around $200 on here and Ebay.

shuttermutt · 11-04-2003, 11:26 AM

Man, I can't imagine having a tilt in my truck. The steering wheel is so darn big I can barely put my legs under it as it is! So what do you guys do? Swap to a smaller steering wheel?

C10Squared · 11-04-2003, 11:27 AM

They want $200. I think I'd rather pay another $200 and get a billet unit.

cdowns · 11-04-2003, 11:49 AM

yeah that seems pretty high for a junkyard unit
the reason for having a tilt is some people with lets just say ample stomach proportions can tilt it up and still use the stock wheel

C10Squared · 11-04-2003, 12:34 PM

Yeah, I guess I'll stick with my non-tilt one unless I gain a couple of hundred pounds before I'm done.

shuttermutt · 11-04-2003, 12:45 PM

I'm no skinny guy, but a little extra room would be nice. I'm seriously considering a different wheel (although I hate to ruin the all-original look of the interior).

lukecp · 11-04-2003, 02:05 PM

You can get a tilt collum out of a chevy van much cheaper......and it will bolt in with minimal mods

C10Squared · 11-04-2003, 02:07 PM

What all has to be modified on the chevy van columns and what years interchange?

lukecp · 11-04-2003, 02:09 PM

There have been alot of posts on this....since the search function is working, search for something like "van tilt collumn" and you should find the info you need

Broken_down? · 11-04-2003, 06:20 PM

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ample stomach proportions

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Southpa · 11-04-2003, 07:23 PM

One of the better mods I've done on my truck so far. Van tilts don't come with a steering arm, at least mine didn't. So you have to use the one off your stock column and it has to be shortened about 4". Just drill out the nylon plugs and hammer it in until its the right length. The wiring harness coupler is a different shape, van tilt is halfmoon while stock is flat (or vice versa? I forget). Supposedly there is an adapter out there. I asked at my local GM dealer and the guy looked at me like I had two heads. "Why would you want to do that?" What a dotard.

. Anyway, I opted to take the whole works apart and transfer all my old wiring into the van tilt. I think the neutral safety switch has to be relocated as well because the brake pedal arm hits it when aplying brakes. There are ways around that one. I just cut about 3/4" off the end of the switch with a hacksaw. Yes, I literally cut corners when I can. Works like a charm!

gonebad2 · 11-04-2003, 11:02 PM

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Originally posted by efi-street
They want $200. I think I'd rather pay another $200 and get a billet unit.

Ahhhhhhhhh. The $400.00 billet steering column. I've gone that route. Don't forget to figure in the cost of the polished stainless double D shaft and the vibration isolation rag joint. It adds about another $200 + dollars on to the final cost. They sure are nice though.

11-04-2003, 11:00 AM	#1
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	truck tilt column worth? A local yard has a '71-72 truck with a tilt column. What is the value on one of these before I call? __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

11-04-2003, 11:26 AM	#3
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Man, I can't imagine having a tilt in my truck. The steering wheel is so darn big I can barely put my legs under it as it is! So what do you guys do? Swap to a smaller steering wheel? __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

11-04-2003, 11:27 AM	#4
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	They want $200. I think I'd rather pay another $200 and get a billet unit. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

11-04-2003, 11:49 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	yeah that seems pretty high for a junkyard unit the reason for having a tilt is some people with lets just say ample stomach proportions can tilt it up and still use the stock wheel __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-04-2003, 12:34 PM	#6
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	Yeah, I guess I'll stick with my non-tilt one unless I gain a couple of hundred pounds before I'm done. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

11-04-2003, 11:13 AM	#2
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Good find, usually I see them go for around $200 on here and Ebay.

11-04-2003, 12:45 PM	#7
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	I'm no skinny guy, but a little extra room would be nice. I'm seriously considering a different wheel (although I hate to ruin the all-original look of the interior). __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

11-04-2003, 02:05 PM	#8
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	You can get a tilt collum out of a chevy van much cheaper......and it will bolt in with minimal mods __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-04-2003, 02:07 PM	#9
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	What all has to be modified on the chevy van columns and what years interchange? __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

11-04-2003, 02:09 PM	#10
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	There have been alot of posts on this....since the search function is working, search for something like "van tilt collumn" and you should find the info you need __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-04-2003, 07:23 PM	#12
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	One of the better mods I've done on my truck so far. Van tilts don't come with a steering arm, at least mine didn't. So you have to use the one off your stock column and it has to be shortened about 4". Just drill out the nylon plugs and hammer it in until its the right length. The wiring harness coupler is a different shape, van tilt is halfmoon while stock is flat (or vice versa? I forget). Supposedly there is an adapter out there. I asked at my local GM dealer and the guy looked at me like I had two heads. "Why would you want to do that?" What a dotard. . Anyway, I opted to take the whole works apart and transfer all my old wiring into the van tilt. I think the neutral safety switch has to be relocated as well because the brake pedal arm hits it when aplying brakes. There are ways around that one. I just cut about 3/4" off the end of the switch with a hacksaw. Yes, I literally cut corners when I can. Works like a charm! __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.



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