Tilt steering column???

[diverdaveman]

I have a Ford Parts Interchange book that says a 67 Mustang and 67 Cougar tilt steering column is interchangeable and that a 68 Mustang and 68 Cougar tilt steering column is interchangeable. Does anyone know why a 67 and 68 are not interchangeable? Are the shafts different lengths?

Thanks
Dave

 

[hindle]

I don't have an exact answer, but 68's are a collapsible column, whereas the 67's aren't.

 

[Ozsum67]

They don't really tilt like today's cars do....do they? Don't they more like swing away towards the center of the car, activated by the opening of the door?

 

[diverdaveman]

What what I've read, there are two different kinds. One that tilts the steering wheel up and down, and the other is a swing-a-way type that tilts also. But I still haven't been able to find out the difference between a plain 67 and 68 tilt.

Dave

 

[mdjay]

Early 67 had the long shaft steering box like the 65-66. Late 67 and 68 has the short shaft steering box. They are not interchangable unless you change the box too...

 

[67GTCOUPE]

I put the stainless steel flaming river tilt column in my 67..............

It is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Highly recommended.

 

[northernblu]

are the 67 & 68 mustang/cougar interchangable?

I am also wondering if the 68 cougar tilt steering column can go in a 67 mustang or not. Please let me know if you found out.
Thanks
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