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hdff · 01-26-2017, 06:40 PM

This is the tilt column in my truck. I want to put a gear indicator on it and the one I've got doesn't fit so I'm guessing this is not a stock column. PO gave me no info on it. Anyone recognize what it might of came from? Any help us appreciated

Coley · 01-26-2017, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hdff

This is the tilt column in my truck. I want to put a gear indicator on it and the one I've got doesn't fit so I'm guessing this is not a stock column. PO gave me no info on it. Anyone recognize what it might of came from? Any help us appreciated

....umm, do you have pic of it?

C.

hdff · 01-26-2017, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Coley

....umm, do you have pic of it?

C.

Sorry they wouldn't load from my iPad so I had to jump over to my phone... here are the pics

**FirstOwner69** · 01-26-2017, 07:11 PM

Column looks like a correct tilt to me. Can you post a picture of the gear indicator housing looking at it from the driver's seat?

hdff · 01-26-2017, 08:03 PM

I think this is what your asking to see. Here is the indicator I'm trying to use

Coley · 01-26-2017, 08:22 PM

'doesn't fit'.....hmmm. In what way?
That tilt indicator should work but you are going to have to remove the (chrome?) indicator housing off of the column to install it (held on by 2 small phillips screws)
Once you have the housing removed, slide the indicator into the lower shifting slot on the column.
Then tilt the housing to get the upper pointer part inserted and 'locked' into the upper housing and carefully put it back on top of the column housing....then re-install the 2 phillips screws and you should be good to go.
I also put a small dab of lubricating oil on the lower tab before I put it in the column.
If you have been trying to install it without removing the upper housing....that is probably the problem.
Coley

**FirstOwner69** · 01-26-2017, 08:24 PM

By indicator, do you mean the white pointer? if so, here's a picture of mine installed. I found it easiest to place the "hook" under the housing before screwing it to the column.

**FirstOwner69** · 01-26-2017, 08:33 PM

From looking again at the pictures in your first post, it appears that part of a previously installed pointer is painted black and still in the cavity in the shift collar. You'll need to pull that out.

hdff · 01-26-2017, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

From looking again at the pictures in your first post, it appears that part of a previously installed pointer is painted black and still in the cavity in the shift collar. You'll need to pull that out.

I was just typing to address that, that may make things work...

UPDATE: First owner was right, old pointer was broke and painted. Pulled out the broken piece and now looks like it will work. I'll try to get the new one in tomorrow. I've learned the hard way that it's always better to ask than mess something up...

Thanks everyone

snipescastle2 · 01-29-2017, 09:21 PM

The chrome indicator looks like a standard '67 column indicator housing.the tilt column could be from a truck or Van.
Ben

01-26-2017, 06:40 PM	#1
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Tilt column, anyone recognize what it might be from This is the tilt column in my truck. I want to put a gear indicator on it and the one I've got doesn't fit so I'm guessing this is not a stock column. PO gave me no info on it. Anyone recognize what it might of came from? Any help us appreciated Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394 Last edited by hdff; 01-26-2017 at 06:46 PM.

01-26-2017, 07:11 PM	#4
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,841	Re: Tilt column, anyone recognize what it might be from Column looks like a correct tilt to me. Can you post a picture of the gear indicator housing looking at it from the driver's seat?

01-26-2017, 08:03 PM	#5
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: Tilt column, anyone recognize what it might be from I think this is what your asking to see. Here is the indicator I'm trying to use Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-26-2017, 08:22 PM	#6
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Tilt column, anyone recognize what it might be from 'doesn't fit'.....hmmm. In what way? That tilt indicator should work but you are going to have to remove the (chrome?) indicator housing off of the column to install it (held on by 2 small phillips screws) Once you have the housing removed, slide the indicator into the lower shifting slot on the column. Then tilt the housing to get the upper pointer part inserted and 'locked' into the upper housing and carefully put it back on top of the column housing....then re-install the 2 phillips screws and you should be good to go. I also put a small dab of lubricating oil on the lower tab before I put it in the column. If you have been trying to install it without removing the upper housing....that is probably the problem. Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

01-26-2017, 08:24 PM	#7
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,841	Re: Tilt column, anyone recognize what it might be from By indicator, do you mean the white pointer? if so, here's a picture of mine installed. I found it easiest to place the "hook" under the housing before screwing it to the column. Attached Images

01-26-2017, 08:33 PM	#8
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,841	Re: Tilt column, anyone recognize what it might be from From looking again at the pictures in your first post, it appears that part of a previously installed pointer is painted black and still in the cavity in the shift collar. You'll need to pull that out.

01-29-2017, 09:21 PM	#10
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Tilt column, anyone recognize what it might be from The chrome indicator looks like a standard '67 column indicator housing.the tilt column could be from a truck or Van. Ben __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”



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