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May 4, 2007 | 12:19 AM

Russ57

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tilt sterring column for 69

what tilt steering columns will fit a 69 oem or aftermarket.Changed seats and it's real tight to get out of car without t/tops removed...need tilt column....thanks

May 4, 2007 | 01:41 AM

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Flaming river or Ididt both make a direct replacement. A buddy put in the Flaming river in his 68, works great. A 69 has the ignition in the column right? It will cost a bit more, but worth it..

May 4, 2007 | 02:14 AM

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Flaming river or Ididt both make a direct replacement. A buddy put in the Flaming river in his 68, works great. A 69 has the ignition in the column right? It will cost a bit more, but worth it..

Yep 69 has the ign switch in the column,1st yr 68 was on the dash,I'll check both thanks alot...

May 4, 2007 | 02:37 AM

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Flaming river did not offer a column with switch,Idid it has one with custom switch at top of column,e-mail there tech dept for help with best fitting column.......Thanks

May 4, 2007 | 07:28 AM

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Any 1969 through 1976 OEM T&T steering column will bolt right in. You will need the hub, horn parts, and telescope lock hardware. A 1977 T&T will bolt right in. You will have to supply the 1977-1982 steering wheel, hub, horn parts, and telescope lock hardware. A 1978 through 1982 T&T column will bolt right in as long as the plastic shroud between the column and the dash is reworked. You will also need the same parts as the 1977.

The 1977 and later T&T columns are just a bit shorter and will give you a little more reach to the steering wheel. This paper outlines the installation:
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...3Rev06JN06.doc

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May 4, 2007 | 08:49 AM

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...Any 1969 through 1976 OEM T&T steering column will bolt right in....

If it were me, I'd go with a used stock unit and keep the rest of the money in my pocket.

May 4, 2007 | 08:54 AM

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If it were me, I'd go with a used stock unit and keep the rest of the money in my pocket.

A used TT will still run you 5 bills! They're not cheap.
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May 4, 2007 | 09:09 AM

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for something critical like a steering column, I would pay a little more and have the best reliable one available.

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May 4, 2007 | 10:31 AM

RobRace10

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If I wanted to make a 73-76 column use a 69 steering wheel, what would be required?

Does this look like a 73-76 unit?

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May 4, 2007 | 11:02 AM

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Jim Shea

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That is a 1976 "Vega" T&T steering wheel, I am pretty sure that it is a 1976 T&T column behind it. The column needs an ignition switch and the turn signal switch wires seem to need the plastic harmonica connector. Also it needs the turn signal lever and tilt lever. I can't see if it needs the ignition key and/or lock cylinder.

Most people would probably not want to install the 1976 steering wheel. Personally, I would want to install a 1977-82 steering wheel and related hardware. Here is a link to a listing of parts required:
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...umn16FE061.doc

Here is a picture of the 1977-82 steering wheel and hardware:
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...sRev08AU04.doc

Jim

May 4, 2007 | 11:08 AM

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Thanks Jim I would not want that wheel also thats why I was wondering if my 69 wheel would bolt up.

May 4, 2007 | 12:47 PM

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Jim Shea

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Your 1969 wheel will bolt on. You will require this hardware:
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...&HornParts.doc
Jim

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