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06-04-2020, 09:39 PM
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Location: Lenoir NC
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Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
Trying to decide which column to go with. I kinda like the originality of the no tilt. What you guys think?
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06-04-2020, 09:49 PM
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Location: Williamsburg, VA
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
I appreciate having a tilt column, and they’re an original option.
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06-04-2020, 10:20 PM
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
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06-04-2020, 10:47 PM
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Location: Lenoir NC
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
Did some 68s come with tilt?
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06-04-2020, 11:21 PM
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Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
Go with the tilt
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06-05-2020, 12:24 AM
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
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06-05-2020, 12:28 AM
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
I'm a big fan of originality, but unless you are restoring one back to 100% factory stock, I say YES, it's a nice feature, and a natural fit.
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I live in California, but identify as a Texan  "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) |
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06-05-2020, 12:36 AM
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
I think it has to do with your physical build. My non tilt falls right where I want it. If you are thinking of selling it someday it's a good feature to have.
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06-05-2020, 09:40 AM
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Location: Lenoir NC
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
I weight 150lb, slender build. I'm happy with where the non-tilt in the truck falls now and i'm worried I won't like the beefier column of the tilt. Thats why i'm leaning toward the non-tilt....
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06-05-2020, 11:28 PM
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Location: Faith,NC
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
I have a tilt column in my truck and it's nice, but for what I have into it between the purchase price and rebuilding it, I could have spent that money on something else and been fine with a non tilt column. One thing that's nice about it is that since I have power steering, I can run a smaller steering wheel and tilt It for an easy, comfortable reach. Who am I kidding, my tilt is awesome! You need one!
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06-05-2020, 11:35 PM
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Location: Faith,NC
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
Forgot to mention, if you want an ORIGINAL, fully restored GM truck tilt from that era, plan on spending about $500. If so, do yourself a favor and buy one already done from Randy or one of the guys here on the board that do them all the time. There are a thousand pieces in them things and it's easy to screw it up trying to put everything back together again. Plus it requires some special tools that are very hard to find.
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06-06-2020, 02:03 AM
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
I sell a lot of tilts and some non tilts.
Mostly restored columns but some nice used and fully serviced. The tilts are built better and are just stronger columns. For that reason alone I recommend the tilt column over the non tilt. Send me a PM if you need a column or column advice. |
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06-06-2020, 11:49 AM
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Location: St Peters, MO
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
X2 what Steve said...I first tried a CPP tilt and didn't like it. I sold it and got a rebuilt GM truck tilt from Les (70shortfleet) and love it. I run the original steering wheel, so the tilt makes it nice for others.
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02-29-2024, 01:22 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Granbury Texas
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
I want to move the tilt steering column closer to the dash. Can I get a shorter column or should I get a 33 inch and collapse the steering shaft a little. If I can get a shorter steering column what size should I get, I have seen them as short as 28 inches? It’s going into my 68 c10 longbed fleetside. Sorry but this is my first truck..
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02-29-2024, 11:57 AM
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
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This is an older thread but the process is still the same.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191143 .
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02-29-2024, 12:02 PM
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
No question, tilt!
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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 |
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02-29-2024, 12:27 PM
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
Tilt
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02-29-2024, 01:44 PM
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
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Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help.  RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 |
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02-29-2024, 02:34 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2023
Location: Edmonton,Alberta, Canada
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
The collapsible portion of the Column is a safety feature in the event of front end collision.
Does anybody address this issue when moving Column towards dash. Should the collapsible section be pulled apart shortened redrilled and reinstalled .I believe that is what was done to my suburban When installing a 4 peed tilt column. |
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02-29-2024, 05:12 PM
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Location: Carlos MN
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
On my 68 project I used an Ididit tilt column. Worked well. I'm 6'2" and about 215 lbs. Pic of the interior.
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02-29-2024, 09:21 PM
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
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03-01-2024, 12:50 PM
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
tilt for the win!
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03-01-2024, 12:59 PM
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
I like the originality of the non-tilt...I kind of side with Jay Leno in regards to tilt columns in a classic vehicle
 :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av_Sm1sZwZA Here is my non-tilt set-up. |
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03-01-2024, 11:11 PM
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
I have a couple of 70-72 tilt columns, but I find the angle of the fixed column is perfect for me. Now a square body truck with a fixed column is absolutely in the wrong place, so tilt is near mandatory!
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03-01-2024, 11:44 PM
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Re: Tilt or no tilt on my steering column?
The only time I've ever moved a tilt wheel is to provide more room to get under the dash. While driving they have always been straight. Thus I vote no tilt. It's an unnecessary expense.
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67 C10 283 T5 swapped longbed fleetside = wife's daily driver 67 C20 292 (originally a 250)4speed longbed fleetside w/original wooden bed=my project truck 67 C10 283+.060 (so a 292 as well)T5 swapped longbed fleetside=my DD 72 C1500 Sierra Grande 350 TH350 longbed fleetside=wife's fair weather truck Can you tell we are fans of longbed fleetsides & 67s Chris |
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