Looking For: Van Tilt Shift Lever - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vtblazer · 10-28-2005, 08:19 AM

Hoping to find a van tilt shift lever in "good to better" shape.

Will take basic driver quality if that's all that pops up.

Pics of the part if you've got them would be great.

**Tim Christian** · 10-28-2005, 08:49 AM

I have three that just came out of the chrome shop. Looks better than new!!!!! $40.00 + ride I know it soun ds a little high but I have almost 3/4 of that in the chrome work. Also they are no knob just the lever. Thanks Tim

vtblazer · 10-28-2005, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

I have three that just came out of the chrome shop. Looks better than new!!!!! $40.00 + ride I know it soun ds a little high but I have almost 3/4 of that in the chrome work. Also they are no knob just the lever. Thanks Tim

Can I reuse the knob on my current one?

Longhorn Man · 10-28-2005, 08:31 PM

You'll never get your knob off in one piece.
Does anyone know if the later keyd columns would work as a donor for the shifter? If so, I have access to a few brand new ones.

Johns70 · 10-28-2005, 09:24 PM

to get the old knobs off take a small propane torch and heat the handle a few inches down fron the knob and pull on the knob at the same time. don't heat to long or the knob will start to melt, don't ask me how i know.you might try on a spare or junk one first to get the timeing right for legth of time you need to heat. hope this helps. john

**Tim Christian** · 10-28-2005, 09:27 PM

New knob if you buy lever for $5.00 Thanks Tim

cheyenne10 · 10-29-2005, 12:32 AM

Tim;

Are those the black hard plastic knob like original or newer rubber ones?

gregbr · 10-29-2005, 05:53 AM

Can someone post pics, I'm trying to figure out what lever I have that needs to be replaced. Thanks, Greg

vtblazer · 10-29-2005, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

New knob if you buy lever for $5.00 Thanks Tim

PM sent.

Thanks.

**Tim Christian** · 10-29-2005, 07:17 AM

I have both types of knobs both are orginal just diffrent years. They run $7.00 each when sold my themselfs. Thanks Tim

Sorry no pictures.

**Tim Christian** · 10-29-2005, 08:49 PM

Yes van tilt levers are much shorter.

Custom 68 · 10-29-2005, 08:51 PM

General question I have a truck tilt and the shift lever is a bit too long for my taste is this van one shorter and a direct replacement or why are you changing this?
sorry to hijack
Dave

vtblazer · 10-30-2005, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Custom 68

General question I have a truck tilt and the shift lever is a bit too long for my taste is this van one shorter and a direct replacement or why are you changing this?
sorry to hijack
Dave

Exactly.

vtblazer · 10-30-2005, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

Yes van tilt levers are much shorter.

Tim, I was waiting for someone to post up a used one in not so perfect shape but being that hasn't happened,
I'll take two please.

Another pm sent.

Rod · 10-30-2005, 11:11 AM

Custom 68 the van levers are shorter and will fit the stock tilt. Tilts are for tilts..standard column shifters wont interchange. I see quite a few newer steering wheels which have a smaller diameter used with the van shifter. I must have ten newer steering wheels here from vans.
As for the knobs coming off..I've never had any problem here getting them off. Sometimes when I'm at a yard I just walk by and pull them off.

Longhorn Man · 10-30-2005, 11:13 AM

interesting... I've neve gotten one off...never tried too hard either.
The van column has a shorter shifter...but the early van units were big too just like the trucks.

Tx Firefighter · 10-30-2005, 11:43 AM

When I need a tilt lever, I make my own.

I find a nice turn signal lever (not hard, every truck has a t/s lever) and cut it shorter and cut threads onto it. It's just 1/4-20 threads cut with a die. When you're done, it looks just like a normal tilt lever.

vtblazer · 10-30-2005, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

When I need a tilt lever, I make my own.

I find a nice turn signal lever (not hard, every truck has a t/s lever) and cut it shorter and cut threads onto it. It's just 1/4-20 threads cut with a die. When you're done, it looks just like a normal tilt lever.

Great idea but I'm looking for the auto shift lever, not the small tilt lever.
Sorry for any confusion.

Tx Firefighter · 10-30-2005, 01:19 PM

My bad, I misread your original post. I'm glad though, I thought tilt levers were going for 40 bucks now. That did seem high for a little bitty tilt lever.

vtblazer · 12-23-2005, 01:13 PM

I forgot to post up a reply about how NICE these things are!

Shipping was very fast and the vendor was good to work with and friendly.

No hesitation about buying from Christian's truck parts again for me. Thanks Tim.

**tnblazerk5** · 12-23-2005, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

I forgot to post up a reply about how NICE these things are!

Shipping was very fast and the vendor was good to work with and friendly.

No hesitation about buying from Christian's truck parts again for me. Thanks Tim.

yup Tims the man !

i love livein this close to him

10-28-2005, 08:19 AM	#1
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Looking For: Van Tilt Shift Lever Hoping to find a van tilt shift lever in "good to better" shape. Will take basic driver quality if that's all that pops up. Pics of the part if you've got them would be great.

10-28-2005, 08:49 AM	#2
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Looking For: Van Tilt Shift Lever I have three that just came out of the chrome shop. Looks better than new!!!!! $40.00 + ride I know it soun ds a little high but I have almost 3/4 of that in the chrome work. Also they are no knob just the lever. Thanks Tim

10-28-2005, 08:31 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Looking For: Van Tilt Shift Lever You'll never get your knob off in one piece. Does anyone know if the later keyd columns would work as a donor for the shifter? If so, I have access to a few brand new ones.

10-28-2005, 09:24 PM	#5
Johns70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spring Creek, nevada. U.S.A. Posts: 456	Re: Looking For: Van Tilt Shift Lever to get the old knobs off take a small propane torch and heat the handle a few inches down fron the knob and pull on the knob at the same time. don't heat to long or the knob will start to melt, don't ask me how i know.you might try on a spare or junk one first to get the timeing right for legth of time you need to heat. hope this helps. john __________________ 69 chevy short wide box project 70 GMC jimmy project

10-28-2005, 09:27 PM	#6
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Looking For: Van Tilt Shift Lever New knob if you buy lever for $5.00 Thanks Tim

10-29-2005, 12:32 AM	#7
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: Looking For: Van Tilt Shift Lever Tim; Are those the black hard plastic knob like original or newer rubber ones? __________________ Bob

10-29-2005, 05:53 AM	#8
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Re: Looking For: Van Tilt Shift Lever Can someone post pics, I'm trying to figure out what lever I have that needs to be replaced. Thanks, Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

10-29-2005, 07:17 AM	#10
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Looking For: Van Tilt Shift Lever I have both types of knobs both are orginal just diffrent years. They run $7.00 each when sold my themselfs. Thanks Tim Sorry no pictures.

10-29-2005, 08:49 PM	#11
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Looking For: Van Tilt Shift Lever Yes van tilt levers are much shorter.

10-29-2005, 08:51 PM	#12
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: Looking For: Van Tilt Shift Lever General question I have a truck tilt and the shift lever is a bit too long for my taste is this van one shorter and a direct replacement or why are you changing this? sorry to hijack Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

10-30-2005, 11:11 AM	#15
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: Looking For: Van Tilt Shift Lever Custom 68 the van levers are shorter and will fit the stock tilt. Tilts are for tilts..standard column shifters wont interchange. I see quite a few newer steering wheels which have a smaller diameter used with the van shifter. I must have ten newer steering wheels here from vans. As for the knobs coming off..I've never had any problem here getting them off. Sometimes when I'm at a yard I just walk by and pull them off.

10-30-2005, 11:13 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Looking For: Van Tilt Shift Lever interesting... I've neve gotten one off...never tried too hard either. The van column has a shorter shifter...but the early van units were big too just like the trucks.

10-30-2005, 11:43 AM	#17
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Looking For: Van Tilt Shift Lever When I need a tilt lever, I make my own. I find a nice turn signal lever (not hard, every truck has a t/s lever) and cut it shorter and cut threads onto it. It's just 1/4-20 threads cut with a die. When you're done, it looks just like a normal tilt lever. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-30-2005, 01:19 PM	#19
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Looking For: Van Tilt Shift Lever My bad, I misread your original post. I'm glad though, I thought tilt levers were going for 40 bucks now. That did seem high for a little bitty tilt lever. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-23-2005, 01:13 PM	#20
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Looking For: Van Tilt Shift Lever I forgot to post up a reply about how NICE these things are! Shipping was very fast and the vendor was good to work with and friendly. No hesitation about buying from Christian's truck parts again for me. Thanks Tim.



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