Notes on Tilt Steering Columns I have a '64 that came with the tilt wheel. The Dec. '63 parts book,(black cover), shows all the parts. There's a short, (about 1'), adaptor cable that connects the turn signal switch to the main harness. One end mates to the male, molded connector on the main harness, 6 bullets & 2 blank positions to key. The switch end of the cable has six ea. 1/4" QD, female terminals. These are the type with a barb, that snaps them into a triangular, (3,2,1), arrangement in a plastic shell. Rhode Island Wire has the terminals. The switch itself is the same type as used on mid sixties Oldsmobiles, (and others?). It's mounted low on the outside of the steering column. I think the switch and column are good parts, and work well. However, the adjustment range is mostly too low, to be usefull. I wouldn't install one, if it wasn't on my build sheet. Mike M. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The "tilt wheel" was a '64 option, not offered in '63. According to George Kremm, Only 97 cars were equipped with them from the factory. I think a lot of them were on hand when Stude stopped production; and they were popular in Avanti II's. The range of adjustment is mostly down, and unusable for most people. The unit is similar to tilt wheels used in GM products from that time; particularly Olds. It works well, and is reliable; as is the special turn signal switch. It's just that the range of adjustment is inappropriate. Mike M. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Tilt wheel was a late option on 64's, and Dave T Bow knows how to build a new one, but the used brand X parts to do it could could a $1000 or more. They are a rare and desireable option for the brand X donor cars too. JDP ---------------------------------------------------------------- I have a 69 Camaro tilt column, in my Avanti (1970). Of course, it came with the ignition switch there also. It is the exact same length as the original Avanti column and the rag joint coupler fit perfectly. The downside is that the column diameter is slightly larger than the stock Avanti column and you'll have to modify the dash opening slightly. The only voodoo you'll encounter, is to rehash the under dash mounting scheme. There are columns from similar year van models that don't have the ignition switch there, but I don't have the notes at hand... Bob Johnstone ---------------------------------------------------------------- I had always wanted a '64 with tilt. When I finally got one, as Mike says, it was unusable- had to keep it in the full up position all the time. Paul Johnson ---------------------------------------------------------------- They are a Saginaw column, and were also used on GM products of the era. The one I restored had full range up and down. (3 up, centered, and 3 down). I got the turn signal switch, and control cable from Impala Bobs'. I'm sure there are other classic chevy dealers like Danchucks that will also have them. I had Y and Z yesteryear parts make a complete wiring harness for this car, and included the tilt harness from the signal switch to the stock harness plug. Brian was great to work with. I also provided the trunk harness, the harness to the taillights, the front headlight buckets, and also the turn signal. So the make everything, and it is correct. Dave Tbow now sells Y and Z harnesses. Brad Bez ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------