Bweryarryo Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 Does anyone know where I can get a tilt steering column for a 63 Avanti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Shears Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 If you've checked around with the usual parts vendors and come up empty, then I'd imagine you'll probably have to wait and see if one comes available on ebay. Those things are pretty rare, and accordingly pricey when they do turn up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avanti83 Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 I'm still not convinced that an aftermarket one wouldn't be a good choice. While not OEM there's about 12 people in the world that could see the difference and it would have all new parts not ones over 50 YO. It should be pretty easy to connect as the Avanti's have a rag joint and the wiring terminates in a Chevy connector that could be adapted to about any harness. They are available in billet or plain metal and some don't have the key in the column also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasjunk Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 As an owner of a shop that builds street rods and also an Avanti owner I am sure you can use a Flaming River tilt column. They are paintable and can be ordered in either a 2 inch or 1 3/4 inch diameter tube. They also make in diff lengths. The only issue is the spline is GM for steering wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bweryarryo Posted March 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 Thanks guys,wasjunk, can you tell me where to look for the flaming river one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 Summit Racing or Jegs should get you a Flaming River steering column...they also carry Ididit steering columns as well. Compare the two and see which might be best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1963r2 Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 Keep in mind if you want to retain the original steering wheel then the spline count is the same as Ford. GM has a different spline count to the Stude. Pb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avanti83 Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bweryarryo said: Thanks guys,wasjunk, can you tell me where to look for the flaming river one? This should give you everything you need to know. You can click through the different styles to see there complete line and there are a ton. https://www.flamingriver.com/index.php/products/c0002 Once you have found what you want, you can shop model and price to see if there is a better option. There are also a number of others that build/offer columns, Google is your friend here. Edited March 9, 2020 by Avanti83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasjunk Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 You can check with Flaming river online or feel free to call or message me and I will do what I can to help you. They can be modified to about any configuration or length to suit your needs. Parts for the rag joint can be obtained also to help if needed Dave Carnock d.carnock@carnockcreations.com Carnock Creations Des Moines Iowa 515-265-0293 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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