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kling-on · 08-15-2005, 12:19 PM

what colum are you guys using I'm lookin at a 82 sub for a motor swap and well its got a tilt colum in it ... is it too long ...I know welder fixes all but is this even the right thing to start with .... i searched but didnt find what people pulled theres out of or any good pics of the firewall mods...

thanx in advanced Joel

ironpig70 · 08-15-2005, 01:32 PM

mines from a pontiac. i used the factory gm mount and cut the "ears" off. i then took the stock cruier and cut those "ears" off cause there oval hole and thus more adjustment. i welded the toy "ears" to the chevy mount. hard to explain and i'll get some pics for you this weekend if yoiu want.

kling-on · 08-15-2005, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironpig70

mines from a pontiac. i used the factory gm mount and cut the "ears" off. i then took the stock cruier and cut those "ears" off cause there oval hole and thus more adjustment. i welded the toy "ears" to the chevy mount. hard to explain and i'll get some pics for you this weekend if yoiu want.

no i understand how long is the whole colum and pics would be great ... anyone else

ironpig70 · 08-15-2005, 02:27 PM

will see my rig this weekend and monday i'll have a whole bunch of pics for you

Towner · 08-15-2005, 02:49 PM

get a tilt teloscoping from a vette I believe 88-94 are the years

FullsizeYota · 08-15-2005, 03:13 PM

my buddy has one from ididit.com its polished bling (around 400 buck( it's from i think a 56 chevy replacement dealy...

another buddy has one from a bitchin' camaro... (junk yard, i think he said 75 bucks)

texican · 08-15-2005, 03:22 PM

Floor shift Cherokee......search there are pix here of one I did......it's a GM column BTW

kling-on · 08-16-2005, 06:18 AM

Mmmm.. so I guess this truck colum will be a hack job to get in huh ... what a bummer

PJohnson · 08-16-2005, 08:07 AM

I can't answer your question directly, but then neither did anyone else.

Check out this page, it should help some:
http://www.flamingriver.com/p_view_i...tem_design.jpg
You could also call thier tech line and ask questions.

Also, take measurements of your existing column and compare them to the truck column.

You'll probably find your answer.

Phil

kling-on · 08-17-2005, 03:14 PM

thats a little BLING for me ... but I will ck mine to the Sub one and probley make it work cause its what I got and this is a cheap ass build up

Rockzar · 08-17-2005, 04:13 PM

I dont know about the suburban column, but I ran into a similar issue with the camero/ firebird column I used. Took some minor fab work to get right, but it wasnt a big deal. I got mine from a mid 80's car, stick shift, tilt column. I trimmed the plastic housing down a tad to shorted the distance between the steering wheel and the dash (wish I hadn't done that, but oh well cause it put the steering wheel kinda too far away from the seat...), and also shortened the shaft that comes into the engine bay to clear my motor. I was able to slide a splinned shaft into the part I cut down on the engine bay side, and weded that onto the column. Again, not a big deal. This is deffinitely not a flaming river column, but was alot cheaper, and has all worked and looked decent for many many years now.

-Dustin

texican · 08-17-2005, 05:09 PM

[QUOTE=kling-on

thats a little BLING for me ... but I will ck mine to the Sub one and probley make it work cause its what I got and this is a cheap ass build up

[/QUOTE]

Look this over good, cheap ass caught my attention, course you could have searched and found this on your own

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ht=tilt+column

kling-on · 08-18-2005, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texican

Look this over good, cheap ass caught my attention, course you could have searched and found this on your own

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ht=tilt+column

so i need to add lazy ass to cheap ass

thanx guys that what I was wanting to see... you know butch I did search but that one didnt come up I guess I had something different on mine

dog walker · 08-18-2005, 09:53 PM

Holy shit........ I can't beleive nobody gave you any decent options out of that thread! Well I guess there were a couple ok ideas.. here's what I know:

GM Caddy 70's- mid 80's telescopic/tilt

early 70's to late 70's Cameros, El Caminos, Chevelles, Novas, Etc....

Even 70's thru 80's GM trucks will fit with minimal modifactions.

I would guess that even Ford and Chrysler products would work just as well, but I'm just not sure because I never have even bothered to check with any of them. I always seem to find what I need with GM Products.

Rockzar · 08-19-2005, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choreboy2

...camero/ firebird column... from a mid 80's car, stick shift, tilt column...

What do you want from me, a VIN number??!

They are shaweet for a Cruiser.

Dustin

kling-on · 08-19-2005, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choreboy2

What do you want from me, a VIN number??!

They are shaweet for a Cruiser.

Dustin

do you have it

ironpig70 · 08-21-2005, 11:22 PM

mines 34" from the back of the steering wheel to the end of the shaft. any more info need let me know i have my colunm in the garage

08-15-2005, 12:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
kling-on Kool Arrow Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13666 Location: pimpin parts in San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,827	what GM tilt colum what colum are you guys using I'm lookin at a 82 sub for a motor swap and well its got a tilt colum in it ... is it too long ...I know welder fixes all but is this even the right thing to start with .... i searched but didnt find what people pulled theres out of or any good pics of the firewall mods... thanx in advanced Joel __________________ 82 FJ60 5.3, 4L60E, SOA, 35's, 456's, lockrights, ARB bull & side bars and warn 12k 85FJ60 SOLD 82BJ42 3B,H55, Fj60 p/s.... And a boat load of parts in the garage GIT-R-DONE!!!! low riders want SWITCHES... 4 wheelers want SHIFTERS

08-15-2005, 03:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
FullsizeYota Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 24876 Location: Southern Utaarrrr Posts: 1,291	my buddy has one from ididit.com its polished bling (around 400 buck( it's from i think a 56 chevy replacement dealy... another buddy has one from a bitchin' camaro... (junk yard, i think he said 75 bucks) __________________ [COLOR="Lime"]'85 Toyota ext cab. 4 cyl. 5.29s. Chromoly birfs. dual cases. hi-steer. OBA. front ARB. rear welded. cage.[/COLOR]

08-15-2005, 03:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
texican Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12349 Location: Bonham Texas Posts: 6,609	Floor shift Cherokee......search there are pix here of one I did......it's a GM column BTW __________________ Conflict is inevitable..... Combat is optional.... Tires are like boobs, they always look big until you have played with them for a while, then you just want a bigger set. [URL=http://www.lslc.org/]Lone Star Land Cruisers[/URL] [URL=http://www.khyi.com/]Support Texas Music[/URL]

08-16-2005, 06:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
kling-on Kool Arrow Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13666 Location: pimpin parts in San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,827	Mmmm.. so I guess this truck colum will be a hack job to get in huh ... what a bummer __________________ 82 FJ60 5.3, 4L60E, SOA, 35's, 456's, lockrights, ARB bull & side bars and warn 12k 85FJ60 SOLD 82BJ42 3B,H55, Fj60 p/s.... And a boat load of parts in the garage GIT-R-DONE!!!! low riders want SWITCHES... 4 wheelers want SHIFTERS

08-16-2005, 08:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
PJohnson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 263 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,325	I can't answer your question directly, but then neither did anyone else. Check out this page, it should help some: http://www.flamingriver.com/p_view_i...tem_design.jpg You could also call thier tech line and ask questions. Also, take measurements of your existing column and compare them to the truck column. You'll probably find your answer. Phil __________________ 1966 FJ45 LPB-1973 FJ40- KR6AWL MTA 4x4 - San Jose, CA Last edited by PJohnson; 08-16-2005 at 08:09 AM.

08-15-2005, 01:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
ironpig70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6957 Posts: 4,250	mines from a pontiac. i used the factory gm mount and cut the "ears" off. i then took the stock cruier and cut those "ears" off cause there oval hole and thus more adjustment. i welded the toy "ears" to the chevy mount. hard to explain and i'll get some pics for you this weekend if yoiu want.

08-15-2005, 02:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
ironpig70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6957 Posts: 4,250	will see my rig this weekend and monday i'll have a whole bunch of pics for you

08-15-2005, 02:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Towner Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16589 Location: Tahoe City Ca Posts: 354	get a tilt teloscoping from a vette I believe 88-94 are the years

08-17-2005, 03:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
kling-on Kool Arrow Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13666 Location: pimpin parts in San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,827	thats a little BLING for me ... but I will ck mine to the Sub one and probley make it work cause its what I got and this is a cheap ass build up __________________ 82 FJ60 5.3, 4L60E, SOA, 35's, 456's, lockrights, ARB bull & side bars and warn 12k 85FJ60 SOLD 82BJ42 3B,H55, Fj60 p/s.... And a boat load of parts in the garage GIT-R-DONE!!!! low riders want SWITCHES... 4 wheelers want SHIFTERS

08-17-2005, 04:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rockzar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25622 Location: In the fog, Half Moon Bay, CA Posts: 2,045	I dont know about the suburban column, but I ran into a similar issue with the camero/ firebird column I used. Took some minor fab work to get right, but it wasnt a big deal. I got mine from a mid 80's car, stick shift, tilt column. I trimmed the plastic housing down a tad to shorted the distance between the steering wheel and the dash (wish I hadn't done that, but oh well cause it put the steering wheel kinda too far away from the seat...), and also shortened the shaft that comes into the engine bay to clear my motor. I was able to slide a splinned shaft into the part I cut down on the engine bay side, and weded that onto the column. Again, not a big deal. This is deffinitely not a flaming river column, but was alot cheaper, and has all worked and looked decent for many many years now. -Dustin Attached Images __________________ 4Runner/ 325i / crf 50 / ttr 125 / wrf 450 / V-Star 650 Last edited by Rockzar; 08-17-2005 at 04:30 PM.

08-17-2005, 05:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
texican Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12349 Location: Bonham Texas Posts: 6,609	[QUOTE=kling-on thats a little BLING for me ... but I will ck mine to the Sub one and probley make it work cause its what I got and this is a cheap ass build up [/QUOTE] Look this over good, cheap ass caught my attention, course you could have searched and found this on your own http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ht=tilt+column __________________ Conflict is inevitable..... Combat is optional.... Tires are like boobs, they always look big until you have played with them for a while, then you just want a bigger set. [URL=http://www.lslc.org/]Lone Star Land Cruisers[/URL] [URL=http://www.khyi.com/]Support Texas Music[/URL]

08-18-2005, 09:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
dog walker Discount! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 156 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 6,787	Holy shit........ I can't beleive nobody gave you any decent options out of that thread! Well I guess there were a couple ok ideas.. here's what I know: GM Caddy 70's- mid 80's telescopic/tilt early 70's to late 70's Cameros, El Caminos, Chevelles, Novas, Etc.... Even 70's thru 80's GM trucks will fit with minimal modifactions. I would guess that even Ford and Chrysler products would work just as well, but I'm just not sure because I never have even bothered to check with any of them. I always seem to find what I need with GM Products. __________________ Jeff Fretwell 72 FJ40 67 FJ45 83 Toyota 4x4 LB

08-21-2005, 11:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
ironpig70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6957 Posts: 4,250	mines 34" from the back of the steering wheel to the end of the shaft. any more info need let me know i have my colunm in the garage

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