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69sixpackbee · 03-22-2002, 05:24 PM

I got a tilt column out of a '76 Chev van today and I need to know what I need to do to put it in my '72 C-20. I heard the buzz about the difference in lengths...if so, how much? Where do I compensate during the install for this?
Will the guts (turn signal cam/flasher switch) from my original one swap into the van column? Mine is a 4 speed and the van column is an auto one. I am taking off the indicator and levers and will try to figure out a way to cover 'em up so it won't look too obvious. Will the housings (indicator & shifter arm with the non-indicator from my orig.)
swap as well?
Thanx!!

Southpa · 03-22-2002, 05:39 PM

Hope this helps, it sure helped me...

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

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Southpa
1970 GMC 1500 Custom
Victoria, BC, Canada

NSANE68!!! · 03-22-2002, 05:51 PM

Yea, that is a good how too article. I did the same on mine drilled out the rivets and shortend it by 5".

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69sixpackbee · 03-22-2002, 06:00 PM

Okay, but, will the "guts" swap??
BTW, thanx as always from the best Chevy guys on the net!!!!

**john** · 03-22-2002, 07:02 PM

I think the housings are different, dont know about turn sig sw.

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da-burb · 03-22-2002, 09:21 PM

Everything should fit, but it is easier to just get the adapter($10-12) that will connect the flat plug of the van column to the C-shaped plug of our trucks. That's what you do if you buy a replacement turn signal switch anyway.

03-22-2002, 05:24 PM	#1
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Okay You Tilt Column Conversion Experts...Help! I got a tilt column out of a '76 Chev van today and I need to know what I need to do to put it in my '72 C-20. I heard the buzz about the difference in lengths...if so, how much? Where do I compensate during the install for this? Will the guts (turn signal cam/flasher switch) from my original one swap into the van column? Mine is a 4 speed and the van column is an auto one. I am taking off the indicator and levers and will try to figure out a way to cover 'em up so it won't look too obvious. Will the housings (indicator & shifter arm with the non-indicator from my orig.) swap as well? Thanx!!

03-22-2002, 05:39 PM	#2
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	Hope this helps, it sure helped me... http://www.net1.net/~sas/TruckPictur...tallation.html ------------------ Southpa 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Victoria, BC, Canada __________________ 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.

03-22-2002, 05:51 PM	#3
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Yea, that is a good how too article. I did the same on mine drilled out the rivets and shortend it by 5". ------------------ 68chevy, 95step bed, euro taillights, fastbags, fully shaved, phantom grill, 350 with a small huffer, TH350, 12bolt Auburn posi 4:11's......... 95 Chevy Tahoe (PHATHOE) all mouldings and emblems stripped, 4/4 drop, Niche Bellas 18's, billet grill, Euro taillights, clear corners, billet antena & wiper covers, leather interior, Pioneer cd, alpine amp, Rockford 15's.......... 97 CBR 900 RR, everything that is aluminum was polished or powdercoated candy purple, 6 color change Chameleon paint at $300 a pint(ouch), custom one of a kind under seat exaust, hand cut decals, runs 11 flat at 126mph FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!!! ............ my toys at http://communities.msn.com/NSANE68Tr...s/shoebox.msnw __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

03-22-2002, 07:02 PM	#5
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	I think the housings are different, dont know about turn sig sw. ------------------ 67 SWB 350eng th400 3:07 posi tilt&tach PS/P/Disc Brakes old air a/c P/W keyless entry gaylord lid 70swb project truck 350/th400 __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

03-22-2002, 09:21 PM	#6
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Everything should fit, but it is easier to just get the adapter($10-12) that will connect the flat plug of the van column to the C-shaped plug of our trucks. That's what you do if you buy a replacement turn signal switch anyway. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

03-22-2002, 06:00 PM	#4
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Okay, but, will the "guts" swap?? BTW, thanx as always from the best Chevy guys on the net!!!!



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