Ccp tilt steering column?

[Brave71]

Is anyone happy with their ccp tilt column?I got one before checking on other columns, think I made a mistake?

[Lattimer]

Absolute junk. Had one, took it back out, bought a flaming river column.

[leddzepp]

Had heard good and bad. Hopefully you like yours.

[texasld]

Originally Posted by Lattimer

Absolute junk. Had one, took it back out, bought a flaming river column.

Why do you hate it? Just wondering. I will be buying a tilt some day.

[Lattimer]

Originally Posted by texasld

Why do you hate it? Just wondering. I will be buying a tilt some day.

Its loose in general, turn signal springs broke in 2 weeks so the signals won't cancel. The horn contact inside the column fell apart while I was trying to fix the turn signals. 4- way flasher knob wouldn't work. Part on back of column that covers the wires fell off the first time I picked up the column out of the box. Its a big piece of Chinese junk. Really wish I had know what I was getting, but I ordered through LMC before I knew how bad they were, and they didn't disclose the manufacturer in the catalog and I didn't know enough then to ask.


Also read an article posted on here about construction of aftermarket columns.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581452

Scared me a bit. Took mine out and installed a Flaming River. The CPP is in a box in my garage because I'd feel bad selling it and I paid too much to throw it out.

[knomadd]

I've got a CPP tilt in my 71. Didn't know about the numerous threads of poor quality, before I bought and installed it. I must say that, so far, I don't have any issues with it, other than the gear position indicator not lining up where it should be. It is definitely not as nice as an Ididit or Flaming River column though. It's been in my C10 for over a year now without any issues. It's not a daily driver, but I do drive it at least 100 miles per month, sometimes up to 1,000 miles in a week on a road trip.

I think if I did it again, I'd save the money and buy an Ididit column instead.

[texasld]

Originally Posted by Lattimer

Its loose in general, turn signal springs broke in 2 weeks so the signals won't cancel. The horn contact inside the column fell apart while I was trying to fix the turn signals. 4- way flasher knob wouldn't work. Part on back of column that covers the wires fell off the first time I picked up the column out of the box. Its a big piece of Chinese junk. Really wish I had know what I was getting, but I ordered through LMC before I knew how bad they were, and they didn't disclose the manufacturer in the catalog and I didn't know enough then to ask.


Also read an article posted on here about construction of aftermarket columns.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581452

Scared me a bit. Took mine out and installed a Flaming River. The CPP is in a box in my garage because I'd feel bad selling it and I paid too much to throw it out.

That is some great info, thanks for the replies!

[Scottshotrods]

China made 100% you want to buy IDIDIT 100% USA MADE and come with all GM internal made parts and a LIFETIME WARRANTY.We have great deals on them let us know

[71K20chevy]

They're no good...mine grinds when you move the shifter and the entire upper collar is clocked a few degrees off, making the entire column look crooked.

[KevsClassics]

Nothing better in quality than a reconditioned GM tilt column.

[Aquiles]

I bought one on ebay, I have the tendency to buy parts store them and install them when I have everything I need, needless to say I had it for a few months before I was ready to install it, for starters the shift lever would not fit I had to grind it down a pit for it to even fit, the gear indicator will NOT point to the right gear no matter the adjustments I make, my grant steering installation kit rubs against the column, it is a POS to put it lightly, it is $325 for a reason, you most definitely get what you pay for and I definitely did, save your time money and frustration... DO NOT buy a CPP column you will live to regret it if you do

[leddzepp]

If you are looking for inexpensive and still want quality, go
With a van tilt. OEM GM and less than $200 most times on the board.

[Rochlow]

Great.... All the problems described above are identical to what I have. Guess, I'm saving up for an Ididit column in the future.

[Ricks1971]

I had one with no problems at all. guess I was lucky?

[specialtyretail]

I bought one a couple of years ago and it was/is the reason I buy no more CPP parts.

[Steve Hafner]

. . . .

I thought I'd be " smart " and save a little money . . .

. . . after all, how bad could it be ?

I found out the hard way . . . a lesson learned !!!

Another $329 thrown out the window . . .

[davepl]

I bought a superb tilt column, fully restored and painted to match, from a board vendor. Unfortunately the limit on the number of PMs that you can keep means I can't find the precise spelling of his userid, but I think it is:

70shortfleet

Anyway, like new or better. Highly recommended, and you cannot beat GM for quality columns. Even back then the liability of producing anything but quality for steering was a recipe for corporate disaster. Not so for the Chinese company you buy a repop from...

[Rocket3]

Everyone should read the report in the link provided in post #5

[lowhd01]

Just finished install of this column. So far it seems to be a pretty decent product. I did have an issue with the upper collar and gear indicator but it was just a minor adjustment. I do wonder what the single black wire is for?

[tdangle]

I have one. So far it's OK. I'm sure it's not as good as some others but works for me. The single black wire is for the indicator light

[mike16]

sort of like thier brake stuff, and customer service