T/T Column worth $650?
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T/T Column worth $650?
I have the opportunity to get a tilt telescoping column for my 69. It is $650 + shipping which I'm guessing will be at least $100.
the column is supposed to be tight but does need a turn signal switch it comes with steering wheel.
is it worth the $700+ I will spend on it or should I shop for cheaper?
I'm a big guy and need the extra space. The standard column I can barely get in the car and it is dangerous if I was in a front collision.
thanks
Wade
the column is supposed to be tight but does need a turn signal switch it comes with steering wheel.
is it worth the $700+ I will spend on it or should I shop for cheaper?
I'm a big guy and need the extra space. The standard column I can barely get in the car and it is dangerous if I was in a front collision.
thanks
Wade
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Do they sale specific units for each application? Does it fit with out modification? What about the harness? I had thought about an FR but not confident in my modification skills.
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That is up to you to decide. I almost bought a telescopic column for my 66. It was just under $2K. I passed. I would check with Steering Columns Galore in NY. A number of years ago I got a tilt column for my 70 SS Chevelle for under $350 with an exchange core. It is worth a call to them. Good luck. Jerry
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That is up to you to decide. I almost bought a telescopic column for my 66. It was just under $2K. I passed. I would check with Steering Columns Galore in NY. A number of years ago I got a tilt column for my 70 SS Chevelle for under $350 with an exchange core. It is worth a call to them. Good luck. Jerry
Thanks Jerry! I sent them an email. Will follow up with a call tomorrow.
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they are not collapsible like OEM columns. the great thing about GM designed parts is you know it will fit and function like it should. and if you ever need anything for it you know you can get parts for it. and GM tilt columns form 69-97 share a lot of interchangeable parts
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Another thought is that although the Flaming River and Ididit columns both have tilt, only the stock GM column offers both tilt AND telescoping features. My $0.02, worth paying more to get the stock column.
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I have the tilt/tel column in my 77. go's both in and up. Not that I'm a big guy, but it really does help getting in and out.
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Richard454, is that a ball type wheel adapter?
Does it push the wheel further towards your belly ?
Any other mods to the column?
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I have the opportunity to get a tilt telescoping column for my 69. It is $650 + shipping which I'm guessing will be at least $100.
the column is supposed to be tight but does need a turn signal switch it comes with steering wheel.
is it worth the $700+ I will spend on it or should I shop for cheaper?
I'm a big guy and need the extra space. The standard column I can barely get in the car and it is dangerous if I was in a front collision.
thanks
Wade
the column is supposed to be tight but does need a turn signal switch it comes with steering wheel.
is it worth the $700+ I will spend on it or should I shop for cheaper?
I'm a big guy and need the extra space. The standard column I can barely get in the car and it is dangerous if I was in a front collision.
thanks
Wade
I felt it was worth every dime. I wanted the car to look right with no obvious modifications.
