Tilt Steering Column Question for 74RR

[RR Fan Dan]

So, looking at the factory options of my 74 RR/Satellite, it does not appear a tilt column was an option. My fat *** and short legs are a problem in this car as when I adjust the seat far enough forward to reach the pedals, my fat beer gut gets in the way of the steering wheel. So I am thinking tilt steering would fix this problem. I can cut back in beer a little bit to save money to pay for this, then once installed I can go back to drinking heavily. So, my question is, what tilt steering column fits a 74RR with minimal modifications, and what turn signal switch do I need? I would like to retain the same Tuff Wheel that came with the car if that makes a difference. The car is also a 4-speed manual so no shifter linkage attachments on the column are needed. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[YY1]

I believe a tilt column was available.
I may be wrong, but they were available in 71 and 72.
They were gm sourced and had a clear lens indicator, and "rim blow" style steering wheels.

 

[RR Fan Dan]

I believe a tilt column was available.
I may be wrong, but they were available in 71 and 72.
They were gm sourced and had a clear lens indicator, and "rim blow" style steering wheels.

I was looking at the 74 dealer brochure and nowhere was it mentioned. So in the WTB board what do i ask for? Will 71/72 work? Can I keep the tuff wheel?

 

[YY1]

Not sure on any of that.

73 is a one year only column.

71/72 or 74 and up may work but the mount on the bottom is different and the "rag joint" is different as well as the portion of the column under the hood.

If you get a whole column, maybe adapt your floorboard mount.

Also, it was kind of a rare option, so there's that.

 

[RR Fan Dan]

Not sure on any of that.

73 is a one year only column.

71/72 or 74 and up may work but the mount on the bottom is different and the "rag joint" is different as well as the portion of the column under the hood.

If you get a whole column, maybe adapt your floorboard mount.

Also, it was kind of a rare option, so there's that.

Guess I should lose weight.