CAN YOU GUYS HELP ME OUT,I JUST PURCHASED A 78 T/A TILT COLUM FOR MY 69 CAMARO,BUT THE ENDS ARE DIFFERENT! IS THERE A CONVERSION RAG JOINT OF UNIVERSAL JOINT THAT I CAN USE? PLEASE HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLPPPPP!!! THANKS G.M.:clonk:

If the end is splined , then the part you need is a joint from a '69 with a tilt. If it the oval one with a bolt, then I'm not sure if one is available, but a aftermarket column company like IDIDIT (sp?) may make something.

TTFN
Mat

I think your going to have lots of issues besides physically fitting, there is the entire hooking up the turn signal switch problems

I have a tilt from a 70+ Impala with no problems. The length is the same but I believe the rag joint is different. The power steering link gives all the info on how to put one in.

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?page_id=5

This will link you directly to the paper.

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/01/2ndGenColumnInto69.doc

It basically says that 2nd generation F-car steering columns (1970 through 1977) can be used to directly replace your 1969 steering column. Although the 2nd gen steering columns had a separate intermediate steering shaft (I-shaft) the every end of the steering column (the part that connects to the I-shaft pot coupling) on the 70-77 was the same diameter and had splines the same as the 1969 steering column. So if you have one of those columns, just disconnect and throw away the I-shaft and you have a steering column that will bolt right into your 1969.

After 1977, the steering shaft coming out of the steering column had its end configuration changed to a design that was a double D and used a through bolt to attach the pot coupling. That design does not have a production type flange that will connect to a flexible coupling.

JIML82

thanks fella's i appreciate all your help !