Steereing column length - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kens65fb · 03-15-2019, 04:45 PM

I'm going to replace the crappy tilt column in my 64 C-10.
The column is an automatic tilt column from an unknown GM donor.
The automatic shifter is sloppy, and the ignition switch is sloppy as well.

I don't want to use a column from a 70's van, and can't afford an ididit, or flaming river direct fit column.

I would like to use a universal column, what would be the best length to buy ??

Has anyone used a universal column, if so what length.

Thanks

**Clyde65** · 03-15-2019, 06:50 PM

Why not a van? They are perfect swaps for our trucks.

DakotaKid · 03-15-2019, 06:52 PM

I had bought a Chinese Import aftermarket Chrome Column..... NEVER EVER DO THAT. Mine broke internally, the universal joint in the tilt portion is Cheap garbage Plastic. it disintegrated before i even had the truck on the road. I ended up fininding a 72 Van Column at the swap meet. If your going to buy aftermarket buy flaming river or IDIDIT. only ones i would trust.

kens65fb · 03-15-2019, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Why not a van? They are perfect swaps for our trucks.

I know about the van column, I have looked for over a year, no luck.
Do you know of one for sale ??

kens65fb · 03-15-2019, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DakotaKid

I had bought a Chinese Import aftermarket Chrome Column..... NEVER EVER DO THAT. Mine broke internally, the universal joint in the tilt portion is Cheap garbage Plastic. it disintegrated before i even had the truck on the road. I ended up fininding a 72 Van Column at the swap meet. If your going to buy aftermarket buy flaming river or IDIDIT. only ones i would trust.

Thanks for the advice, anyone know what length I need ?

**Clyde65** · 03-15-2019, 09:45 PM

https://www.partsmarket.com/cars/Che...n/tilt%20wheel

**Clyde65** · 03-15-2019, 09:47 PM

Kev’s classics used to rebuild them. He may have some if he is still around

Mack B · 03-15-2019, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

https://www.partsmarket.com/cars/Che...n/tilt%20wheel

Have you ever bought anything off that website? Seems scetchy and promising at the same time

64shortbox · 03-16-2019, 09:34 AM

I got lucky on my 72 Van tilt. I bought it on eBay for $119.00. I was the only bidder & the tilt PRND tilt indicator was broken also the clear plastic PRND piece looked bad (both available reproduction and fairly cheap) but this was about 10 years ago.

I did find these on eBay though:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/67-72-Chevy...0AAOSwoW1ceZkK

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Us...sAAOSwZddcP2L8

Not exactly $119.00 delivered but less than a Chinese knock off and a heck of a lot less than a Flaming River or Ididit

**Clyde65** · 03-16-2019, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mack B

Have you ever bought anything off that website? Seems scetchy and promising at the same time

No sir, I haven’t. I was just googling...

**spudder** · 03-16-2019, 10:34 AM

A van column is the way to go. Easy to adapt by using a collapsible intermediate shaft from a later Chevy truck. This keeps it all GM
Aftermarket columns may be OK, but parts might be an issue.
Here's a tip for you, go find a mini home or motor home on a GM chassis. Most will have a tilt column which is nearly identical to the van. These are fairly common, I know of several in my area.
I've adapted van columns to many other vehicles over 20+ years.

03-15-2019, 04:45 PM	#1
kens65fb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 551	Steereing column length I'm going to replace the crappy tilt column in my 64 C-10. The column is an automatic tilt column from an unknown GM donor. The automatic shifter is sloppy, and the ignition switch is sloppy as well. I don't want to use a column from a 70's van, and can't afford an ididit, or flaming river direct fit column. I would like to use a universal column, what would be the best length to buy ?? Has anyone used a universal column, if so what length. Thanks

03-15-2019, 06:50 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Steereing column length Why not a van? They are perfect swaps for our trucks. __________________ 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!*

03-15-2019, 06:52 PM	#3
DakotaKid Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Western ND Posts: 198	Re: Steereing column length I had bought a Chinese Import aftermarket Chrome Column..... NEVER EVER DO THAT. Mine broke internally, the universal joint in the tilt portion is Cheap garbage Plastic. it disintegrated before i even had the truck on the road. I ended up fininding a 72 Van Column at the swap meet. If your going to buy aftermarket buy flaming river or IDIDIT. only ones i would trust. __________________ Current Project : 1962 Chevy SWB Fleetside Others, 1958 Edsel Villager Station Wagon 1926 Ford Model T Roadster Hotrod www.suedescarclub.com

03-15-2019, 09:45 PM	#6
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Steereing column length https://www.partsmarket.com/cars/Che...n/tilt%20wheel __________________ 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!*

03-15-2019, 09:47 PM	#7
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Steereing column length Kev’s classics used to rebuild them. He may have some if he is still around __________________ 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!*

03-16-2019, 09:34 AM	#9
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 734	Re: Steereing column length I got lucky on my 72 Van tilt. I bought it on eBay for $119.00. I was the only bidder & the tilt PRND tilt indicator was broken also the clear plastic PRND piece looked bad (both available reproduction and fairly cheap) but this was about 10 years ago. I did find these on eBay though: https://www.ebay.com/itm/67-72-Chevy...0AAOSwoW1ceZkK https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Us...sAAOSwZddcP2L8 Not exactly $119.00 delivered but less than a Chinese knock off and a heck of a lot less than a Flaming River or Ididit

03-16-2019, 10:34 AM	#11
spudder Active Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 103	Re: Steereing column length A van column is the way to go. Easy to adapt by using a collapsible intermediate shaft from a later Chevy truck. This keeps it all GM Aftermarket columns may be OK, but parts might be an issue. Here's a tip for you, go find a mini home or motor home on a GM chassis. Most will have a tilt column which is nearly identical to the van. These are fairly common, I know of several in my area. I've adapted van columns to many other vehicles over 20+ years.



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