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LMDGUY · 02-05-2008, 05:11 AM

Im wanting to add a tilt column (to my 73 c10) and since we installed the lokar floorshifter I was thinkin of installing a aftermarket unit.. Has anybody used one? what brand and was it worth the money?

'67Nate · 02-06-2008, 04:55 AM

I put an Ididit column in another project i had and it was great. The workmanship was top notch. I did the polished alum so the cost was spendy, but if your going to do it... Do it right.

**N2TRUX** · 02-06-2008, 08:25 AM

If you spend some time you can find a factory tilt column for a floor shift truck. They are rather rare, but they can be had.

jrdv · 02-06-2008, 09:12 AM

I just bought an IDIDIT column for the 72 4x4 4speed. It is stainless. I haven't had a chance to put it in yet. It was 399 plus shipping.
I also bought an automatic original tilt for my 71. It came from a guy off this site for 275 plus shipping. I'll get them put in as soon as I get over the flu.

john

LMDGUY · 02-06-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jrdv

I just bought an IDIDIT column for the 72 4x4 4speed. It is stainless. I haven't had a chance to put it in yet. It was 399 plus shipping.
I also bought an automatic original tilt for my 71. It came from a guy off this site for 275 plus shipping. I'll get them put in as soon as I get over the flu.

john

for sum reason the 72 and older truck column seem cheaper then the 73 and newer ones?? dont know why.. I guess we wil take sum measurements and see if we can get a older on to fit.

XXL · 02-06-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LMDGUY

for sum reason the 72 and older truck column seem cheaper then the 73 and newer ones?? dont know why.. I guess we wil take sum measurements and see if we can get a older on to fit.

73+ has the ignition in the column.

LMDGUY · 02-06-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

73+ has the ignition in the column.

Ya were goin to hide it on the dash.. that why I want a smooth tilt column

Rollie396 · 02-06-2008, 05:18 PM

72 ididitlovit

HotRodYJ · 02-06-2008, 08:46 PM

Just do it the way street rodders have for years, pick up a $50 tilt out of just about anything and adapt it to work in your turck. I put a tilt from a 85 Astro in my 66 last night. Takes a little fab work to do it but I've still got the other $250 in my pocket to use on soemthing else

LMDGUY · 02-06-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRodYJ

Just do it the way street rodders have for years, pick up a $50 tilt out of just about anything and adapt it to work in your turck. I put a tilt from a 85 Astro in my 66 last night. Takes a little fab work to do it but I've still got the other $250 in my pocket to use on soemthing else

sound like i need to hit some wrecking yards this weekend.

chevydog66 · 02-07-2008, 12:42 PM

I put a Flaming River tilt column in my 66 Chevelle and it works and looks great. Got it off Ebay from Flaming River distributor. Saved about $50 under Summit's price.

02-05-2008, 05:11 AM	#1
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	aftermarket steering columns? Im wanting to add a tilt column (to my 73 c10) and since we installed the lokar floorshifter I was thinkin of installing a aftermarket unit.. Has anybody used one? what brand and was it worth the money? __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

02-06-2008, 04:55 AM	#2
'67Nate Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 18	Re: aftermarket steering columns? I put an Ididit column in another project i had and it was great. The workmanship was top notch. I did the polished alum so the cost was spendy, but if your going to do it... Do it right.

02-06-2008, 08:25 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: aftermarket steering columns? If you spend some time you can find a factory tilt column for a floor shift truck. They are rather rare, but they can be had. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-06-2008, 09:12 AM	#4
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: aftermarket steering columns? I just bought an IDIDIT column for the 72 4x4 4speed. It is stainless. I haven't had a chance to put it in yet. It was 399 plus shipping. I also bought an automatic original tilt for my 71. It came from a guy off this site for 275 plus shipping. I'll get them put in as soon as I get over the flu. john __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

02-06-2008, 05:18 PM	#8
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: aftermarket steering columns? 72 ididitlovit __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

02-06-2008, 08:46 PM	#9
HotRodYJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 264	Re: aftermarket steering columns? Just do it the way street rodders have for years, pick up a $50 tilt out of just about anything and adapt it to work in your turck. I put a tilt from a 85 Astro in my 66 last night. Takes a little fab work to do it but I've still got the other $250 in my pocket to use on soemthing else __________________ 66 Chevy Stepside tandem project My junk: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480902

02-07-2008, 12:42 PM	#11
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: aftermarket steering columns? I put a Flaming River tilt column in my 66 Chevelle and it works and looks great. Got it off Ebay from Flaming River distributor. Saved about $50 under Summit's price. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up



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