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ruffrida2005 · 02-07-2009, 03:29 AM

Can someone tell me what steering collums will bolt up with little or no mods. I'm looking for tilt steering and dont have a clue as to what years will work. Or if theres another thread with this info. my truck is a 64. Thanks for the help!

Joey~AP · 02-07-2009, 12:10 PM

I used one from a 77 Blazer. I also used the bracket from under the dash that has the brake pedal on it. It makes lining up the holes and linkage for power brakes easy!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-07-2009, 12:20 PM

73 to 80 van column. Not much mods need to be done. Maybe weld some nuts on column to bolt up to the bracket. You can get a collapsable lower column also. The column in the pics are from a 79 and it is a tilt. I have changed it out because the shifter was sloppy and now there is one from a 76 van camper in it.

**slepysal** · 02-07-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

73 to 80 van column. Not much mods need to be done. Maybe weld some nuts on column to bolt up to the bracket. You can get a collapsable lower column also. The column in the pics are from a 79 and it is a tilt. I have changed it out because the shifter was sloppy and now there is one from a 76 van camper in it.

were do you weld the nuts ?

Strodder · 02-07-2009, 11:05 PM

I just bought a Camaro Tilt column. I'll be installing it in my 65. Look for it in my build thread. I chose the Camaro Column because I want a floor shifter.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=327644

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-08-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

were do you weld the nuts ?

I pretty much install the column with the bracket under it, line up the column and mark where the bolt holes are on the column and just tack on a couple of nuts to the column and put it back in to make sure they are lined up right. After that you can pull the column back out and put a few more tach welds on the bolts so the stay put.

custom63 · 02-07-2009, 01:40 PM

Not trying to jump the thread but which year columns are the ones that will bolt over with light mods, has tilt and DOES NOT have a key in the column. I want to keep my key in the factory place of the dash.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-07-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by custom63

Not trying to jump the thread but which year columns are the ones that will bolt over with light mods, has tilt and DOES NOT have a key in the column. I want to keep my key in the factory place of the dash.

The Van column. From 73 to 80.

joe231 · 02-08-2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

The Van column. From 73 to 80.

where did you get your conversion knuckle? does your column have splines?

**Captainfab** · 02-08-2009, 02:27 AM

Another application for tilt columns that will work is in class A and B motor homes (Winnebago's) I've got one that came out of a '89 motor home and it is just like a regular van column.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-08-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

where did you get your conversion knuckle? does your column splines?

You can get them from Summit or a local speed shop. It is a combo 36 spline with a DD fitting on the other side. The picture shown without the front sheetmetal on, has a 73 to 87 lower truck shaft on it.

Woogeroo · 02-07-2009, 01:53 PM

tilt steering for our trucks, aftermarket or later model swap ins?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291299

custom63 · 02-07-2009, 02:08 PM

Awesome link Woogeroo! That helps alot. Now I just have to find one.

ruffrida2005 · 02-07-2009, 02:44 PM

Thanks for yalls help, Anyone have some around East or Cen Texas tha I could get, tilt, floor shift

joe231 · 02-08-2009, 11:16 AM

cool, thanks!!
do you know the diameter of the splined side? I see 5/8", 3/4", and 13/16"
i'm guessing both the splined and the DD are 3/4"?

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-08-2009, 05:33 PM

They are probably 3/4.

joe231 · 02-08-2009, 09:36 PM

02-07-2009, 03:29 AM	#1
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Tilt Steering! Can someone tell me what steering collums will bolt up with little or no mods. I'm looking for tilt steering and dont have a clue as to what years will work. Or if theres another thread with this info. my truck is a 64. Thanks for the help! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

02-07-2009, 12:10 PM	#2
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Tilt Steering! I used one from a 77 Blazer. I also used the bracket from under the dash that has the brake pedal on it. It makes lining up the holes and linkage for power brakes easy! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-07-2009, 12:20 PM	#3
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Tilt Steering! 73 to 80 van column. Not much mods need to be done. Maybe weld some nuts on column to bolt up to the bracket. You can get a collapsable lower column also. The column in the pics are from a 79 and it is a tilt. I have changed it out because the shifter was sloppy and now there is one from a 76 van camper in it. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

02-07-2009, 11:05 PM	#5
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Tilt Steering! I just bought a Camaro Tilt column. I'll be installing it in my 65. Look for it in my build thread. I chose the Camaro Column because I want a floor shifter. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=327644 __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 02-07-2009 at 11:07 PM.

02-07-2009, 01:40 PM	#7
custom63 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Auburn, Ca. Posts: 171	Re: Tilt Steering! Not trying to jump the thread but which year columns are the ones that will bolt over with light mods, has tilt and DOES NOT have a key in the column. I want to keep my key in the factory place of the dash.

02-08-2009, 02:27 AM	#10
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Tilt Steering! Another application for tilt columns that will work is in class A and B motor homes (Winnebago's) I've got one that came out of a '89 motor home and it is just like a regular van column. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-07-2009, 01:53 PM	#12
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Tilt Steering! tilt steering for our trucks, aftermarket or later model swap ins? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291299

02-07-2009, 02:08 PM	#13
custom63 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Auburn, Ca. Posts: 171	Re: Tilt Steering! Awesome link Woogeroo! That helps alot. Now I just have to find one.

02-07-2009, 02:44 PM	#14
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Tilt Steering! Thanks for yalls help, Anyone have some around East or Cen Texas tha I could get, tilt, floor shift __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

02-08-2009, 11:16 AM	#15
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Tilt Steering! cool, thanks!! do you know the diameter of the splined side? I see 5/8", 3/4", and 13/16" i'm guessing both the splined and the DD are 3/4"? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 02-08-2009 at 11:26 AM.

02-08-2009, 05:33 PM	#16
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Tilt Steering! They are probably 3/4. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

02-08-2009, 09:36 PM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Tilt Steering! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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