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**FirstOwner69** · 02-10-2015, 02:40 AM

First... welcome to the forum!!!

Tilt columns from GM vans into the early 80s and van based motorhomes (Class C) for the same period are the same, look identical to truck tilts once installed and fit our trucks with fairly easy modifications. The biggest difference is that the shaft is longer so most people collapse the intermediate shaft connecting the column to the steering gear to compensate. However, I don't think 1967 trucks such as yours had collapsible intermediate shafts, so you would probably need to purchase one from a 68-72 (can be from a truck with or without tilt). Many Class A motorhomes into the 80s also had columns like the truck tilts with the same length shafts as the truck tilts but the shifter arm has a bend in it which I don't think is a big deal. Another concern relates to the location of the neutral safety switch (NSS) on the van and motorhome tilts which may require its relocation. Cost wise the truck tilts are pretty pricey and rare due to demand. The van and motorhome tilts are quite a bit less. That is unless you can find a junkyard like the one near me that charges $50 for a column regardless of year or type. Below are a several threads that discuss the differences and modifications required.

How to convert a van tilt FAQ:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=147927

How to rebuild a tilt:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329008

How to install:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=133937

Info on Class A motorhome tilt:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=134391

Virtually all other tilts had the key in the column, probably used different linkages, may be too fat and/or not the right length.

02-10-2015, 02:40 AM	#6
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,841	Re: Steering column swap... First... welcome to the forum!!! Tilt columns from GM vans into the early 80s and van based motorhomes (Class C) for the same period are the same, look identical to truck tilts once installed and fit our trucks with fairly easy modifications. The biggest difference is that the shaft is longer so most people collapse the intermediate shaft connecting the column to the steering gear to compensate. However, I don't think 1967 trucks such as yours had collapsible intermediate shafts, so you would probably need to purchase one from a 68-72 (can be from a truck with or without tilt). Many Class A motorhomes into the 80s also had columns like the truck tilts with the same length shafts as the truck tilts but the shifter arm has a bend in it which I don't think is a big deal. Another concern relates to the location of the neutral safety switch (NSS) on the van and motorhome tilts which may require its relocation. Cost wise the truck tilts are pretty pricey and rare due to demand. The van and motorhome tilts are quite a bit less. That is unless you can find a junkyard like the one near me that charges $50 for a column regardless of year or type. Below are a several threads that discuss the differences and modifications required. How to convert a van tilt FAQ: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=147927 How to rebuild a tilt: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329008 How to install: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=133937 Info on Class A motorhome tilt: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=134391 Virtually all other tilts had the key in the column, probably used different linkages, may be too fat and/or not the right length.



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