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Re: tilt steering columns that fit
« Reply #15 on: June 29, 2009 - 09:06:27 AM »
Exactly. I used to have several tilt/telescope colums that I sold at swap meets that came from Cordobas. I still have a couple of tilt columns kicking around that I haven't got around to putting in my Challenger. One is kind of loose though, so I need to get into it for a rebuild.




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Re: tilt steering columns that fit
« Reply #16 on: June 29, 2009 - 10:04:09 AM »
Loose Saginaw columns seem to be common when you just pull the lever and let the wheel bump up against the stop. Here are 2 links on repairing them. It seems that 4 screws always come loose. I'm always gentle while moving mine.

http://www.buickperformance.com/tiltsteeringcolumnwobble.htm
http://www.superchevy.com/tech/sucp_0707_tilt_steering_column/index.html

   I looked at Telescopic ones in Chryslers, years ago. I passed on them because I wanted a different steering wheel and I think that you are limited on what fits on those.  I maybe wrong...
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Re: tilt steering columns that fit
« Reply #17 on: July 03, 2009 - 11:53:14 AM »
Just found another one on ebay for $29.88. Now all 3 of my cars will have Tilt!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230352058084&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

77-79 Charger Cordoba Magnum Tilt Steering Column 845
Winning bid:   US $29.88    
Ended:   Jul-03-09 08:09:41 PDT
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US $13.84
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Item location:   Danville, Illinois, United States
History:   3 bids
Winning bidder:   shelbydogg( 146)
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Re: tilt steering columns that fit
« Reply #18 on: July 04, 2009 - 10:07:13 AM »
Yes, the telescoping columns use a specific steering wheel because of the locking mechanism in them. I'm sure a savvy machinist could adapt some thing else to work though.

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Re: tilt steering columns that fit
« Reply #19 on: July 04, 2009 - 10:37:43 AM »
I'll just mention this as I did not see it ...the tilt columns are sourced from GM hence the adapters SheblyDogg circled..... I wonder how hard it would be to use one from a GM?!?!
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Re: tilt steering columns that fit
« Reply #20 on: July 04, 2009 - 12:22:57 PM »
I don't know if the GMs had the "push to release" lever behind the key but it's worth looking into.  I can always draw out the wiring adapter diagram if somebody wants to cut the ends off of an old turn signal and ignition switch to splice onto the columns wiring. 

The auction also listed these models that have the same column if you want to search ebay, craigslist or junk yards.

CHARGER 77-78 Floor Shift; w/tilt wheel
CORDOBA 77-79 Floor Shift; w/tilt wheel
DODGE PASS. 77-78 Floor Shift; w/tilt wheel
MAGNUM 78-79 Floor Shift; w/tilt wheel
PLYMOUTH PASS. 77-78 Floor Shift; w/tilt wheel

Hollander Interchange #: 238-845
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Re: tilt steering columns that fit
« Reply #21 on: July 05, 2009 - 07:05:02 PM »
I think Miradas had them, too. Imperials for sure.
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