1966 Tilt Tele Column Conversion ?
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 131
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From: Illinois
I put several 69-73 tilt/tele in some c2's and although they would not suit a purist for originality they did work well for big guys. If anyone wants a picture email me direct at:
cwcgec@comcast.com and i will send you the pictures of the column in my car.
Chuck
cwcgec@comcast.com and i will send you the pictures of the column in my car.
Chuck
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 989
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From: Gloucester Point VA
$1500
Your car, your column, your option. If my car had been equipped with a tele column I might not have gone for the tilt. But they didn't have tele columns in Corvettes in 63.
As far as value of a factory tele column it is whatever the market will bear. Could be a $2000.00 column, could be a $150.00 column. Just depends on the day and what people are willing to pay. Just like anything else.
Rich
As far as value of a factory tele column it is whatever the market will bear. Could be a $2000.00 column, could be a $150.00 column. Just depends on the day and what people are willing to pay. Just like anything else.
Rich
That's what I paid for a complete (brackets, nuts & bolts and rag joint) restored column Saturday afternoon. This is more than I wanted to pay but really a pretty good deal considering what the market has been. This the last option I wanted for my '66 (327/350, factory AC, P/W, P/S, P/B, Teak Wheel, Sidepipes, Knock Offs, Emergency Flasher, Tinted Windows).
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 127
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From: Houston TX
Not that it means anything but NADA values the tele steering at $1500- 2500 depending on retail, retail average or retail high see below:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 2 Door Fastback Coupe
August 31, 2010
PRICING
Original MSRP: $4,233
LowRetail $38,400
Average Retail $51,700
High Retail $64,200
Options
327 V8 Engine 30% 30% 30%
Corvette Air Conditioning $3,000 $4,500 $6,000
Corvette Telescopic Steering $1,500 $2,000 $2,500
TOTAL PRICE $54,420 $73,710 $91,960
http://www.nadaguides.com/default.as...&z=77070&da=-1
1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 2 Door Fastback Coupe
August 31, 2010
PRICING
Original MSRP: $4,233
LowRetail $38,400
Average Retail $51,700
High Retail $64,200
Options
327 V8 Engine 30% 30% 30%
Corvette Air Conditioning $3,000 $4,500 $6,000
Corvette Telescopic Steering $1,500 $2,000 $2,500
TOTAL PRICE $54,420 $73,710 $91,960
http://www.nadaguides.com/default.as...&z=77070&da=-1
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 499
Likes: 4
From: Loxahatchee FL
This past weekend at Carlisle they were worth $1500. That's what I paid for a complete (brackets, nuts & bolts and rag joint) restored column Saturday afternoon. This is more than I wanted to pay but really a pretty good deal considering what the market has been. This the last option I wanted for my '66 (327/350, factory AC, P/W, P/S, P/B, Teak Wheel, Sidepipes, Knock Offs, Emergency Flasher, Tinted Windows).
That's what I paid for a complete (brackets, nuts & bolts and rag joint) restored column Saturday afternoon. This is more than I wanted to pay but really a pretty good deal considering what the market has been. This the last option I wanted for my '66 (327/350, factory AC, P/W, P/S, P/B, Teak Wheel, Sidepipes, Knock Offs, Emergency Flasher, Tinted Windows).Is the tele rag joint required to make the column work, or is it just for NCRS? If I can use my existing rag joint that will save me a few bucks.
Earlier someone mentioned the guy that advertises restored N36 columns in Driveline. I've seen the ad in the past, but I just looked through my latest Driveline and didn't see it. Can someone point me in the right direction?
What happened to N36 Restorations? Web sites gone, phone disconnected. Anybody know who bought his inventory?
It figures, now that I've decided to get one I can't find any reasonably priced ones. There's one on the Bay, but he wants $2250 (ouch!)
Thanks,
Rick L.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 989
Likes: 13
From: Gloucester Point VA
Where'd you find that?? I looked all over Carlisle on Friday and couldn't find one.
Is the tele rag joint required to make the column work, or is it just for NCRS? If I can use my existing rag joint that will save me a few bucks.
Earlier someone mentioned the guy that advertises restored N36 columns in Driveline. I've seen the ad in the past, but I just looked through my latest Driveline and didn't see it. Can someone point me in the right direction?
What happened to N36 Restorations? Web sites gone, phone disconnected. Anybody know who bought his inventory?
It figures, now that I've decided to get one I can't find any reasonably priced ones. There's one on the Bay, but he wants $2250 (ouch!)
Thanks,
Rick L.
Is the tele rag joint required to make the column work, or is it just for NCRS? If I can use my existing rag joint that will save me a few bucks.
Earlier someone mentioned the guy that advertises restored N36 columns in Driveline. I've seen the ad in the past, but I just looked through my latest Driveline and didn't see it. Can someone point me in the right direction?
What happened to N36 Restorations? Web sites gone, phone disconnected. Anybody know who bought his inventory?
It figures, now that I've decided to get one I can't find any reasonably priced ones. There's one on the Bay, but he wants $2250 (ouch!)
Thanks,
Rick L.
It was on row B near gate 2. From the look of the rag joint you need it to make it work, it's way shorter than the standard part, maybe 1 to 1 1/2 inch. I've been looking for over a year and this is first one I've seen under $2K that was in good shape and complete.
Good luck on your search.
JP
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Race Director
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Del Boca Vista FL
This past weekend at Carlisle they were worth $1500. That's what I paid for a complete (brackets, nuts & bolts and rag joint) restored column Saturday afternoon. This is more than I wanted to pay but really a pretty good deal considering what the market has been. This the last option I wanted for my '66 (327/350, factory AC, P/W, P/S, P/B, Teak Wheel, Sidepipes, Knock Offs, Emergency Flasher, Tinted Windows).
That's what I paid for a complete (brackets, nuts & bolts and rag joint) restored column Saturday afternoon. This is more than I wanted to pay but really a pretty good deal considering what the market has been. This the last option I wanted for my '66 (327/350, factory AC, P/W, P/S, P/B, Teak Wheel, Sidepipes, Knock Offs, Emergency Flasher, Tinted Windows). I'm happy for you.Rich
Tech Contributor
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 15,576
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From: Conroe Texas
I did some searching, but didn't see anything about this. I'm headed to Carlisle this weekend and I will be looking for a tilt/tele column for my 1966. Besides the column, what else do I need to get? It seems like I might need a different rag joint, but I'm not sure. Anything else? What's involved in installing it? Do I have to make any modifications to the car?
Thanks,
Rick L.
Thanks,
Rick L.
If you have no preference over 100% original parts, you may want to look over George's (Black_Magic) link and his install of a Flaming River Tilt column:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...lt-column.html
Jeff
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