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Started by Caparco, November 10, 2020, 02:55:56 PM

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Caparco

November 10, 2020, 02:55:56 PM
My manual has a section for this but I have never seen it in a old car. Has anyone out there seen one or actually have a E-body with speed control or even tilt wheel for that matter... lol. Would love to hear about it and how well they work and see some pictures if anyone has.
It's Amazing what we can accomplish~

With just a little bit of hard work.

And a whole LOT of complaining!!... lol

anlauto

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November 10, 2020, 03:00:25 PM Last Edit: November 10, 2020, 04:08:38 PM by anlauto
No tilt wheel in an E Body, but speed control yes...I've restored a couple of them...
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screamindriver

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November 10, 2020, 06:27:14 PM
Mine's tagged for N88{speed control} and I had the foresight to keep all the components for reinstall even after years of not thinking I'd ever use it..After realizing  just how rare it actually is I ended up putting it back on the car..

Caparco

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November 10, 2020, 06:42:48 PM
LOL... That's amazing!.. looks so modern!!
It's Amazing what we can accomplish~

With just a little bit of hard work.

And a whole LOT of complaining!!... lol

Burdar

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November 11, 2020, 06:36:46 AM
I wonder how complicated it would be to install a late B or J-body tilt column in an E-body.  There are aftermarket tilt columns out there but a J-body unit might be easier and cheaper.

Skdmark

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November 11, 2020, 07:18:43 AM Last Edit: November 11, 2020, 09:14:19 AM by Skdmark
Quote from: Burdar on November 11, 2020, 06:36:46 AM
I wonder how complicated it would be to install a late B or J-body tilt column in an E-body.  There are aftermarket tilt columns out there but a J-body unit might be easier and cheaper.

A thread from CC.com about the late B body column conversion. From what I read, minor fab work involved, but electrical is a plug-in. The columns came from Saginaw who supplied them to GM.

Thread link:
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=52156.0
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RUNCHARGER

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November 11, 2020, 08:53:43 AM
That would be the way to go. I sold a lot of aftermarket columns when I worked at the Hot Rod shop and I was never impressed with the quality to be honest. I always prefer OEM for quality and performance.
Sheldon

HP2

#7
November 11, 2020, 10:28:17 AM
I've got a late 70s tilt-telescope wheel I've been hanging on to for this swap.

Caparco

#8
November 11, 2020, 03:36:09 PM
Boy spending my day today on my back doing wiring work under dash.. I would of killed for tilt steering!!.. lol
It's Amazing what we can accomplish~

With just a little bit of hard work.

And a whole LOT of complaining!!... lol

1 Wild R/T

#9
November 11, 2020, 03:46:01 PM
Remove the steering wheel, it's easy & gives you better access....   If you're old & fat like me removing the drivers seat is an even better option...

dodj

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November 11, 2020, 04:31:50 PM
Quote from: Burdar on November 11, 2020, 06:36:46 AM
I wonder how complicated it would be to install a late B or J-body tilt column in an E-body.  There are aftermarket tilt columns out there but a J-body unit might be easier and cheaper.
Shelbydogg did it with a Cordoba column.
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