Factory tilt columns - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1LIME69 · 11-21-2007, 09:56 PM

Maybe a stupid question but, did 67-72 pickups come with factory tilts? If so, what years and models?

qksilver · 11-21-2007, 09:57 PM

yep, I am pretty sure all years, as an option

Tx Firefighter · 11-21-2007, 09:59 PM

It was the later years. 71 and 72 I believe.

Longhorn Man · 11-21-2007, 10:01 PM

69 - 72 acording to the books, but a few ppl on here have seen 68's with it listed on the SPID.

1LIME69 · 11-21-2007, 10:14 PM

So its nothing rare?

Tx Firefighter · 11-21-2007, 10:18 PM

They are plenty rare.

1LIME69 · 11-21-2007, 10:20 PM

Got a guy who said he had one just wanted to make sure it was authentic.

1LIME69 · 11-21-2007, 10:31 PM

What is the best way of spotting one of these?

Classic Bowties · 11-21-2007, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

It was the later years. 71 and 72 I believe.

, I have yet to find a oe comfortilt in anything but 71 and newer GM trucks, have also only seen it listed in the 71 and newer truck lit. The 63 fullsize/Impala was the first model/year for comfortilt in the chevy car lineup. Can anyone show a pic of any 70 or even 69 factory truck lit./ad's listing comfortilt in the comfort and convenience option section? Cb

1LIME69 · 11-21-2007, 10:37 PM

cool pic, classic bowties!

Classic Bowties · 11-21-2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

69 - 72 acording to the books, but a few ppl on here have seen 68's with it listed on the SPID.

Were are all the old parts guru's now, it's getting deeper? Can any one out there say that they have seen a solid lower shaft 68 truck tilt column? With 69 being the first year for the lower collapsible intermediate shaft (gm added for safety) between the column and the steering gear on trucks, that phantom 68 tilt column would have to look something like a 64-67 chevelle or gto tilt column with the full length shaft from steering wheel to steering gear. Can anyone post a pic of any 1970 or earlier truck spid listing N33 or 1N3310 comfortilt steering? Cb

**too much stuff** · 11-21-2007, 11:53 PM

It is listed in my 1970 campers brochure dated 12-69...

67CHIP72 · 11-21-2007, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

, I have yet to find a oe comfortilt in anything but 71 and newer GM trucks, have also only seen it listed in the 71 and newer truck lit. The 63 fullsize/Impala was the first model/year for comfortilt in the chevy car lineup. Can anyone show a pic of any 70 or even 69 factory truck lit./ad's listing comfortilt in the comfort and convenience option section? Cb

I don't have a pic, but I have an original 1970 Truck brochure and I see no sign of one. They just call out a Low-profile steering wheel(no tilt)in the picture.

**PICKMUP** · 11-22-2007, 12:02 AM

I had a 1970 GMC, loaded w/shoulder harness & AT tilt. That is the only pre-71 I have ever seen in 20+ years. Probably a real late 70 that got the new tilt installed just before they came out as a regular option.

Morgsie · 11-22-2007, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LIME69

What is the best way of spotting one of these?

That's kind of a dumb question isn't it?

BurnoutNova · 11-22-2007, 01:40 AM

the best way is to have about 500$ to spend and get one from the parts board.. when they come available

or convert a van tilt to work... i think vans til '78 or so will work.

70cstjr · 11-22-2007, 04:43 AM

i have some old field and streams from 69 and 70 and they have ads for the tilt wheel even though its not really call it..i just cant think of the name right now.

Tx Firefighter · 11-22-2007, 11:46 AM

I've used motorhome tilts up well into the 80's for donors. They swap straight in, like a van column.

**1970cstblazer** · 11-22-2007, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BurnoutNova

the best way is to have about 500$ to spend and get one from the parts board.. when they come available

or convert a van tilt to work... i think vans til '78 or so will work.

Van tilts until early '82 will bolt in.

1LIME69 · 11-22-2007, 10:31 PM

To Morgsie: Sorry your from Canada! But anyway what I meant was this guy said he would take 50.00 for this supposed factory column but I want to make sure it is the right one before I pay him.

Longhorn Man · 11-22-2007, 10:32 PM

50 is a decent price for a van column, so you'll come out ahead either way.

1LIME69 · 11-22-2007, 10:37 PM

Ive got a van column but it needs to be rebuilt. Thats why I want to get a factory column. Also the factory column would have all of the right grommets and seals on it.

**70cst** · 11-22-2007, 10:47 PM

ROD has a tilt for sale for $300 in the parts section.

Rod · 11-22-2007, 11:23 PM

I'm from Canada too... and not sorry about it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1195182103

Note factory key points, like location of neutral safety switch on lower portion of column and the short lenght of splined shaft sticking out the bottom.

My Dealer data book from 1970 shows an option of steering comfortilt dated in January 1970 but also say will advise price and availability and optional transmision had to be ordered. So no three speed tilts.
Not sure if there were further updates to the data book as the year progressed.

Morgsie · 11-23-2007, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LIME69

To Morgsie: Sorry your from Canada! But anyway what I meant was this guy said he would take 50.00 for this supposed factory column but I want to make sure it is the right one before I pay him.

To 1LIME69: Sorry your from the USA! But anyway, maybe use your eyes and a tape measure plus the information already provided to determine if the column will work.

11-21-2007, 09:56 PM	#1
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Factory tilt columns Maybe a stupid question but, did 67-72 pickups come with factory tilts? If so, what years and models?

11-21-2007, 09:57 PM	#2
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Factory tilt columns yep, I am pretty sure all years, as an option

11-21-2007, 09:59 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Factory tilt columns It was the later years. 71 and 72 I believe. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-21-2007, 10:01 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Factory tilt columns 69 - 72 acording to the books, but a few ppl on here have seen 68's with it listed on the SPID.

11-21-2007, 10:14 PM	#5
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Re: Factory tilt columns So its nothing rare?

11-21-2007, 10:18 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Factory tilt columns They are plenty rare. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-21-2007, 10:20 PM	#7
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Re: Factory tilt columns Got a guy who said he had one just wanted to make sure it was authentic.

11-21-2007, 10:31 PM	#8
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Re: Factory tilt columns What is the best way of spotting one of these?

11-21-2007, 10:37 PM	#10
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Re: Factory tilt columns cool pic, classic bowties!

11-21-2007, 11:53 PM	#12
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,714	Re: Factory tilt columns It is listed in my 1970 campers brochure dated 12-69... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

11-22-2007, 12:02 AM	#14
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,122	Re: Factory tilt columns I had a 1970 GMC, loaded w/shoulder harness & AT tilt. That is the only pre-71 I have ever seen in 20+ years. Probably a real late 70 that got the new tilt installed just before they came out as a regular option.

11-22-2007, 01:40 AM	#16
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Factory tilt columns the best way is to have about 500$ to spend and get one from the parts board.. when they come available or convert a van tilt to work... i think vans til '78 or so will work.

11-22-2007, 04:43 AM	#17
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: Factory tilt columns i have some old field and streams from 69 and 70 and they have ads for the tilt wheel even though its not really call it..i just cant think of the name right now. __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER

11-22-2007, 11:46 AM	#18
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Factory tilt columns I've used motorhome tilts up well into the 80's for donors. They swap straight in, like a van column. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-22-2007, 10:31 PM	#20
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Re: Factory tilt columns To Morgsie: Sorry your from Canada! But anyway what I meant was this guy said he would take 50.00 for this supposed factory column but I want to make sure it is the right one before I pay him.



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11-22-2007, 10:32 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Factory tilt columns 50 is a decent price for a van column, so you'll come out ahead either way.

11-22-2007, 10:37 PM	#22
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Re: Factory tilt columns Ive got a van column but it needs to be rebuilt. Thats why I want to get a factory column. Also the factory column would have all of the right grommets and seals on it.

11-22-2007, 10:47 PM	#23
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,352	Re: Factory tilt columns ROD has a tilt for sale for $300 in the parts section. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-22-2007, 11:23 PM	#24
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: Factory tilt columns I'm from Canada too... and not sorry about it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1195182103 Note factory key points, like location of neutral safety switch on lower portion of column and the short lenght of splined shaft sticking out the bottom. My Dealer data book from 1970 shows an option of steering comfortilt dated in January 1970 but also say will advise price and availability and optional transmision had to be ordered. So no three speed tilts. Not sure if there were further updates to the data book as the year progressed. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife. Last edited by Rod; 11-22-2007 at 11:52 PM.

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