Tilt column rebuild?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**k5blazin** · 05-10-2021, 08:07 PM

Who do you recommend to restore a factory tilt ? Tia

jimijam00 · 05-10-2021, 09:20 PM

Forum member "randy500" refurbishes and sells columns all the time. Buy one of his, then sell yours.

Accelo · 05-10-2021, 10:50 PM

k5blazin
I took mine apart and powder coated it.
I do not recommend it.
It takes a couple special tools to both get it apart and back together.
I think sending this job out is one of the better ideas.

If you don't want to disassemble it I would recommend painting it as an assemble and calling it good. Been there done that and the advice of the other poster (JimIjam00) is right on.
Rick

**FirstOwner69** · 05-10-2021, 11:00 PM

Contact "70shortfleet" (Les). I've read many positive comments about his work. I believe Randy500 is no longer a forum member.

**leddzepp** · 05-10-2021, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by firstowner69

contact "70shortfleet" (les). I've read many positive comments about his work. I believe randy500 is no longer a forum member.

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lil hoodlum · 05-11-2021, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Contact "70shortfleet" (Les). I've read many positive comments about his work. I believe Randy500 is no longer a forum member.

I too would have suggested Randy500, but he was banned from the forum. Many people have raved about KevsClassics for rebuilding tilt columns. He is a member here on the forum.

**1970cstblazer** · 05-11-2021, 07:57 AM

Board member Don D did a great job on my tilt, which started out as a van tilt, and he created a gorgeous floor shift tilt.

**tim71** · 05-11-2021, 05:59 PM

70shortfleet x3.
His columns are outstanding.

**Clatterville trolley** · 05-11-2021, 08:37 PM

Short fleet does super work. I have one of his columns and have seen one or two others he did. I told him the column would be the best looking part of my truck!

**k5blazin** · 05-11-2021, 09:43 PM

Thanks everyone, short fleet it is . I sent him a pm. On a side note can anyone enlighten me what happened with randy500? About a year ago I sent him what I thought was a floor shift tilt possibly out of a van. He later contacted me saying it was total junk and we would like to keep the parts for all his labor he had tearing it apart. I was told everyone had good experience with him at the time so I gave the benefit of the doubt.

jimijam00 · 05-11-2021, 10:51 PM

IDK. He was here, then he was gone. He was very helpful did a ton of work for forum members.

**leddzepp** · 05-11-2021, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k5blazin

Thanks everyone, short fleet it is . I sent him a pm. On a side note can anyone enlighten me what happened with randy500? About a year ago I sent him what I thought was a floor shift tilt possibly out of a van. He later contacted me saying it was total junk and we would like to keep the parts for all his labor he had tearing it apart. I was told everyone had good experience with him at the time so I gave the benefit of the doubt.

Take a look at this thread :

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810493

**k5blazin** · 05-12-2021, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

take a look at this thread :

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810493

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05-10-2021, 08:07 PM	#1
k5blazin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: potsdam ny Posts: 402	Tilt column rebuild?? Who do you recommend to restore a factory tilt ? Tia Attached Images

05-10-2021, 09:20 PM	#2
jimijam00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 553	Re: Tilt column rebuild?? Forum member "randy500" refurbishes and sells columns all the time. Buy one of his, then sell yours. Last edited by jimijam00; 05-10-2021 at 09:26 PM.

05-10-2021, 10:50 PM	#3
Accelo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,156	Re: Tilt column rebuild?? k5blazin I took mine apart and powder coated it. I do not recommend it. It takes a couple special tools to both get it apart and back together. I think sending this job out is one of the better ideas. If you don't want to disassemble it I would recommend painting it as an assemble and calling it good. Been there done that and the advice of the other poster (JimIjam00) is right on. Rick

05-10-2021, 11:00 PM	#4
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,838	Re: Tilt column rebuild?? Contact "70shortfleet" (Les). I've read many positive comments about his work. I believe Randy500 is no longer a forum member. __________________ Jim Last edited by FirstOwner69; 05-10-2021 at 11:05 PM.

05-11-2021, 07:57 AM	#7
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,276	Re: Tilt column rebuild?? Board member Don D did a great job on my tilt, which started out as a van tilt, and he created a gorgeous floor shift tilt. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

05-11-2021, 05:59 PM	#8
tim71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 1,072	Re: Tilt column rebuild?? 70shortfleet x3. His columns are outstanding. __________________ 1972 Blazer Highlander 1971 GMC K1500 SWB (sold)

05-11-2021, 08:37 PM	#9
Clatterville trolley Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 1,923	Re: Tilt column rebuild?? Short fleet does super work. I have one of his columns and have seen one or two others he did. I told him the column would be the best looking part of my truck! __________________ PayPal 1windyridgeboy@gmail.com

05-11-2021, 09:43 PM	#10
k5blazin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: potsdam ny Posts: 402	Re: Tilt column rebuild?? Thanks everyone, short fleet it is . I sent him a pm. On a side note can anyone enlighten me what happened with randy500? About a year ago I sent him what I thought was a floor shift tilt possibly out of a van. He later contacted me saying it was total junk and we would like to keep the parts for all his labor he had tearing it apart. I was told everyone had good experience with him at the time so I gave the benefit of the doubt.

05-11-2021, 10:51 PM	#11
jimijam00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 553	Re: Tilt column rebuild?? IDK. He was here, then he was gone. He was very helpful did a ton of work for forum members.

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