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Offline Grover 1

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Anyone know where I can find a rebuilt column
« on: July 05, 2010, 11:19:46 pm »
Looking for a rebuilt or reasonable new priced steering column.  I'm going to a Lokar floor shifter and would like to replace my existing column.  Don't need chrome, stainless or anything fancy - just tilt.  I can't seem to find anything in the catalogs.  Thanks
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Offline Prong

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Re: Anyone know where I can find a rebuilt column
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2010, 12:05:49 am »
I used http://www.columnsgalore.com. IIRC it was about $250 for a completely rebuilt unit with 1yr warranty.
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Re: Anyone know where I can find a rebuilt column
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2010, 04:56:56 am »
So you want a factory style tilt with no shift tube (like manual trans) ?
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Offline Grover 1

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Re: Anyone know where I can find a rebuilt column
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2010, 08:33:33 am »
That's it exactly, Vile
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Re: Anyone know where I can find a rebuilt column
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2010, 08:50:54 am »
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Re: Anyone know where I can find a rebuilt column
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2010, 02:35:18 pm »
I send everyone to the guy Kenny posted.  I have had great luck with them and so has everyone I have sent there.

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Re: Anyone know where I can find a rebuilt column
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2010, 05:16:38 pm »
I would have to concur. ;D I have one of his columns and am very happy.
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Re: Anyone know where I can find a rebuilt column
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2010, 05:26:07 pm »
I would get a used one and rebuild it. It's pretty darn easy!
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Offline Grover 1

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Re: Anyone know where I can find a rebuilt column
« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2010, 12:29:56 pm »
I went with the guy Kenny suggested too if for no other reason than he doesn't require a core - columns galore does.  I have talked with GMtilt on the phone a couple of times, Wayne seems very knowledgeable and helpful.  The column ships on Monday, I'll let you guys know how it works.  Once again, thanks to all.  This is such a great site!!
1978 C-10 SWB
1986 K-10 SWB
1975 C-10 SWB

And here I sit so patiently
Waiting to find out what price
You have to pay to get out of
Going through all these things twice - bd

Offline Grover 1

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Re: Anyone know where I can find a rebuilt column
« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2010, 12:48:27 am »
Got my new column from GM Tilt.  Looks beautiful, great guy to deal with - I would use him again in a heartbeat!!  Thanks guys!
1978 C-10 SWB
1986 K-10 SWB
1975 C-10 SWB

And here I sit so patiently
Waiting to find out what price
You have to pay to get out of
Going through all these things twice - bd