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bigwheel · 03-30-2002, 01:48 AM

would appreciate any advise on converting to a tilt wheel in a 71 chev,sb, 350 auto, ps, pb.what would work, etc. Thanks

**GMCPaul** · 03-30-2002, 06:20 AM

If interested we sell complete remanufactured to new condition truck tilts with all new internal parts and exterior levers painted black columns. You will find them on the following page http://www.gmcpaulstruckparts.com/steering2.htm
If you want used any 69-72 tilt column from a truck will work, you can also use 70's Van columns that are tilt but will require the pin in collapsing shaft to be drilled out to allow shaft to collapse further and will require the relocation of the neutral safety switch on column as in present location it will hit bottom of dash mounting area, also requires a adapter from flat connector to a semi-round connector for wiring.
GMCPaul
PS- Plus most used columns need rebuilt with new switches, bearings & bushings.

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Southpa · 03-30-2002, 12:05 PM

You can get a little bit of leeway with the neutral safety switch on a van-tilt column. However, I had to hacksaw about 3/4" of one end off because the brake pedal arm was hitting it, lol. I also used all my old wiring from the stock column. All in all, if you can pick up a tilt column in decent shape for 50 bucks at the bone yard (like I did)its well worth the effort.

http://www.net1.net/~sas/TruckPictur...tallation.html

[This message has been edited by Southpa (edited March 30, 2002).]

LeRoy · 03-30-2002, 01:15 PM

Nice site, Southpa. I appreciate the effort

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GOT MY BASES COVERED
-Big and bad 70 CST Blazer
-71 K5 Blazer, 350, 4spd, 2" lift, 35" BFG mudders, Camo,
-Work in progress 72 SWB
-72 Cheyenne, lwb, 1/2 ton, 4x4, V8, 4spd.
-71, 3/4 ton, 402/400, Custom Camper
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bigwheel · 03-30-2002, 05:29 PM

Thanks for the great info,

dave's70 · 03-31-2002, 12:52 AM

Very nice site Southpa!
Now can you come up and do my tilt?
I'll spring for beer!lol

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Southpa · 03-31-2002, 01:49 AM

Just to clarify, NOT my site it belongs to a member named Shane. Thanks again Shane, its nice to have documentation for these kinds of mods.

Find the column Dave and I may find some time on my way to Port Hardly this summer.
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Southpa
1970 GMC 1500 Custom
Victoria, BC, Canada

[This message has been edited by Southpa (edited March 31, 2002).]

03-30-2002, 01:48 AM	#1
bigwheel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Invermere, B.C. Canada Posts: 5	tilt wheel conversion would appreciate any advise on converting to a tilt wheel in a 71 chev,sb, 350 auto, ps, pb.what would work, etc. Thanks

03-30-2002, 06:20 AM	#2
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,718	If interested we sell complete remanufactured to new condition truck tilts with all new internal parts and exterior levers painted black columns. You will find them on the following page http://www.gmcpaulstruckparts.com/steering2.htm If you want used any 69-72 tilt column from a truck will work, you can also use 70's Van columns that are tilt but will require the pin in collapsing shaft to be drilled out to allow shaft to collapse further and will require the relocation of the neutral safety switch on column as in present location it will hit bottom of dash mounting area, also requires a adapter from flat connector to a semi-round connector for wiring. GMCPaul PS- Plus most used columns need rebuilt with new switches, bearings & bushings. ------------------ Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts.com 67 LWB GMC SuperCustom Fleetside 67 LWB GMC Stepside 67 SWB GMC Stepside 67 SWB GMC Fleetside 67 SWB Chevy CST Fleetside 67 LWB Chevy CST Fleet 67 SWB Chevy Stepside 67 LWB Chevy Stepside 68 2wd Chevy 1/2 t. Panel 68 Chevy Panel 1/2Ton 4X4 68 LWB Chevy Fleet 4X4 69 SWB Chevy Stepside 71 GMC Suburban 402/400 72 LWB Chevy Camper Special 72 LWB Chevy Camper Special Nope not a typo 2-72 Camper Specials and no they are NOT FOR SALE MINE MINE MINE and we accept ALL 67 Refugees Looking For More Never Enough!!! __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

03-30-2002, 12:05 PM	#3
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	You can get a little bit of leeway with the neutral safety switch on a van-tilt column. However, I had to hacksaw about 3/4" of one end off because the brake pedal arm was hitting it, lol. I also used all my old wiring from the stock column. All in all, if you can pick up a tilt column in decent shape for 50 bucks at the bone yard (like I did)its well worth the effort. http://www.net1.net/~sas/TruckPictur...tallation.html [This message has been edited by Southpa (edited March 30, 2002).] __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

03-30-2002, 01:15 PM	#4
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	Nice site, Southpa. I appreciate the effort ------------------ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE GOT MY BASES COVERED -Big and bad 70 CST Blazer -71 K5 Blazer, 350, 4spd, 2" lift, 35" BFG mudders, Camo, -Work in progress 72 SWB -72 Cheyenne, lwb, 1/2 ton, 4x4, V8, 4spd. -71, 3/4 ton, 402/400, Custom Camper -69, 2wd, ST6, auto, ghetto lowered, 3/4 ton, LWB, "BOMBER" -69 Chev., lwb, utility trailer, 35" tires, Add or Delete Daily __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

03-31-2002, 12:52 AM	#6
dave's70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: comox, british columbia Posts: 110	Very nice site Southpa! Now can you come up and do my tilt? I'll spring for beer!lol ------------------ 70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,and a mild cam __________________ 70 C-10 350 with weind intake,eldelbrock carb,HEI,305 heads,a mild cam. also a blazer tank w/bed fill,shaved stake pockets and tailgate

03-30-2002, 05:29 PM	#5
bigwheel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Invermere, B.C. Canada Posts: 5	Thanks for the great info,

03-31-2002, 01:49 AM	#7
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	Just to clarify, NOT my site it belongs to a member named Shane. Thanks again Shane, its nice to have documentation for these kinds of mods. Find the column Dave and I may find some time on my way to Port Hardly this summer. ------------------ Southpa 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Victoria, BC, Canada [This message has been edited by Southpa (edited March 31, 2002).] __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

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