I want a tilt/tele column for my 69. I am open to non-1969 columns, but cannot recall the differences between the years. I will try to make a listing - can ya'll help? Please correct me if I am wrong - supporting pics are welcomed. Comments on pros/cons.

When did they go to the square housing?
Did wipers ever go to the column???

 

Here is a link to tilt columns

http://corvettecolumns.com/69-76rebuilds.htm

 

awesome....

 

The link given by 69fastfun has some excellent info.

Beyond what's listed there, the 78-82 column can be adapted for use in your 69. The 78-82 columns are a little shorter, and they have the dimmer switch as part of the turn signal lever.

77 columns are a one year only, and have the wiper controls as part of the turn lever, so they really aren't a good fit for any year other than 77.

 

Here is a paper on installing a 77 or a 78-82 T&T column into earlier C3Vettes.

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev23FE2011.pdf

Jim

 

No tilt for 68; tele only which is why they are always on the list by themselves.

 

Thanks Gents - greatly appreciate.

I will delete the summary above I started.

These papers/references are exactly what I needed.

Jim - do not know what we would do without you.

 

I can't help you with your 1969, but I can speak favorably for Larry Smith (http://www.corvettecolumns.com/). He does a great job with the columns he sells (not cheap, though) and is very responsive.

I just recently installed one of his tilt/tele columns in my 1971 and it is a great improvement over the standard one. My old column felt loose and the rag joint needed replacing. The rebuilt one is tight and the tilt/tele is worth it.

Good luck with your 1969. I learned a lot removing mine and got into that "while I'm at it" mode and installed power brakes replacing the original manual system. Much easier with the column removed!

 

Yes - Larry and I spoke on Friday for quite a long time. He and I swapped Corvette stories regarding COrvette shops/people in the Houston Arlington areas. Enjoyed the hell out of it

Sounds like he has built a few columns....