1973 tilt or telescoping steering column

[Kim F.]

I wanted to know how much work is involved in adding tilt and a telescoping steering wheel to the car? Or can it be added at all?

[Russ S.]

Re: 1973 tilt or telescoping steering column

I believe it is just a matter of changing them. I can't think of anything that is different between the two types of columns.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1973 tilt or telescoping steering column

I wanted to know how much work is involved in adding tilt and a telescoping steering wheel to the car? Or can it be added at all?

Kim-----


It's basically a bolt-in installation. All you need is the complete steering column. However, that will be the problem; finding a good used column. The GM column is long-since discontinued. Any 1969-75 Corvette column will work. However, there are minor differences between the columns over the years for things like stalks and levers. Functionally as a unit, they're all interchangeable, though.

[Russ S.]

Re: 1973 tilt or telescoping steering column

An additional item you will need to address if you want your original key is switching your original ignition switch for the one in the tele column-no small task.

[Kim F.]

Re: 1973 tilt or telescoping steering column

Thais for the help on this one. I am now going to search for the steering column.

[Kim F.]

Re: 1973 tilt or telescoping steering column

Typing too fast. Thanks!

[Michael M.]

Re: 1973 tilt or telescoping steering column

Kim, when you find a telescopic steering column and you want to use your same ignition key let me know. I have rebuilt hundreds of these steering columns and I can help you with the ignition cylinder change.