Okay! Where did all of the Van tilt columns go? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AustinBelair · 11-06-2013, 11:19 PM

I need one for my dads truck but we don't have any salvage yards around here with older vehicles. I can't find one anywhere! Have they all disappeared?

**G&R's57GMC** · 11-06-2013, 11:32 PM

The trouble with yards like Pick & Pull the vehicle comes in sets in the yard for a short time and then its CRUSHED with lots of good parts still on it

When you think about it, How many 70's & 80's vans had tilt wheel's and this is 20 - 35 years later.

Sad part is a lot of the smaller older yards are closing.

Use the phone and call yards like LQK they have a network of yards all over the country and they ship between them.

AustinBelair · 11-07-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by G&R's57GMC

The trouble with yards like Pick & Pull the vehicle comes in sets in the yard for a short time and then its CRUSHED with lots of good parts still on it

When you think about it, How many 70's & 80's vans had tilt wheel's and this is 20 - 35 years later.

Sad part is a lot of the smaller older yards are closing.

Use the phone and call yards like LQK they have a network of yards all over the country and they ship between them.

Yeah I'm gonna try them tomorrow for sure. From what I'm reading, I can use a 1970-1979?

NEWFISHER · 11-07-2013, 01:36 AM

Don't overlook the motorhomes. Older ones used gm columns , tilt and ignitions in the dash.

**Captainfab** · 11-07-2013, 01:39 AM

This is where I have found a few. Of course I have an advantage with a neighbor that dismantles old motorhomes and camp trailers

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Don't overlook the motorhomes. Older ones used gm columns , tilt and ignitions in the dash.

gixxer711 · 11-07-2013, 10:27 PM

Www.car-part.com

AustinBelair · 11-10-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gixxer711

Www.car-part.com

Tried that as well. Called a couple but they are either sold or won't ship it. I still can't find one I can afford.

McCoyAZ · 11-10-2013, 05:20 PM

I bought mine for like 20 bucks at our local pull a part....let me see if they have any more and I will let you know on Tuesday when they open

AustinBelair · 11-10-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by McCoyAZ

I bought mine for like 20 bucks at our local pull a part....let me see if they have any more and I will let you know on Tuesday when they open

Oh man that would be awesome!

McCoyAZ · 11-11-2013, 04:22 PM

The pull a parts was open today and they have a bunch of 70-77 trucks but none of them has a tilt wheel in it and what they do have isn't in the greatest condition.

AustinBelair · 11-11-2013, 10:00 PM

Damn! Thanks for checking, man.

11-06-2013, 11:19 PM	#1
AustinBelair Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 300	Okay! Where did all of the Van tilt columns go? I need one for my dads truck but we don't have any salvage yards around here with older vehicles. I can't find one anywhere! Have they all disappeared? __________________ My mother is a recent cancer survivor and this truck build is for her

11-06-2013, 11:32 PM	#2
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: Okay! Where did all of the Van tilt columns go? The trouble with yards like Pick & Pull the vehicle comes in sets in the yard for a short time and then its CRUSHED with lots of good parts still on it When you think about it, How many 70's & 80's vans had tilt wheel's and this is 20 - 35 years later. Sad part is a lot of the smaller older yards are closing. Use the phone and call yards like LQK they have a network of yards all over the country and they ship between them. __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275 Last edited by G&R's57GMC; 11-06-2013 at 11:40 PM.

11-07-2013, 01:36 AM	#4
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Okay! Where did all of the Van tilt columns go? Don't overlook the motorhomes. Older ones used gm columns , tilt and ignitions in the dash.

11-07-2013, 10:27 PM	#6
gixxer711 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 163	Re: Okay! Where did all of the Van tilt columns go? Www.car-part.com __________________ Danny 64 C10 SWB fleet

11-10-2013, 05:20 PM	#8
McCoyAZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 1,574	Re: Okay! Where did all of the Van tilt columns go? I bought mine for like 20 bucks at our local pull a part....let me see if they have any more and I will let you know on Tuesday when they open __________________ http://s994.photobucket.com/albums/af62/ScottAz2/

11-11-2013, 04:22 PM	#10
McCoyAZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 1,574	Re: Okay! Where did all of the Van tilt columns go? The pull a parts was open today and they have a bunch of 70-77 trucks but none of them has a tilt wheel in it and what they do have isn't in the greatest condition. __________________ http://s994.photobucket.com/albums/af62/ScottAz2/

11-11-2013, 10:00 PM	#11
AustinBelair Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 300	Re: Okay! Where did all of the Van tilt columns go? Damn! Thanks for checking, man. __________________ My mother is a recent cancer survivor and this truck build is for her



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