Sold 1969 Camaro Firebird Tilt Steering Column 4 Speed

[X66 714]

On original 1969 tilt columns, the casting where it says "lock" is rectangular. The oval I believe came to be in 1970. One of the reasons 1969 columns are so hard to find...Joe

[Ls648410]

Originally Posted by X66 714

On original 1969 tilt columns, the casting where it says "lock" is rectangular. The oval I believe came to be in 1970. One of the reasons 1969 columns are so hard to find...Joe

Thanks Joe, so mine should be for a 1970, when I get back from work I will remove tape to look for a date stamp and check Ink stamp under the switch anyways to add new info to this thread.

[X66 714]

Originally Posted by Ls648410

Thanks Joe, so mine should be for a 1970, when I get back from work I will remove tape to look for a date stamp and check Ink stamp under the switch anyways to add new info to this thread.

At least 1970. Maybe newer....Joe

[Ls648410]

Update so far,

As NorCam noted "in 1969 the lock should accept an "E" key section...so maybe you can try to see if another E sectioned key fits into the keyway. I assume it's maybe a "J" section for a 1970 ignition or maybe an "A" section for 1971"

I had all three "E", "J" and "A" keys in stock in a small bag at home. The only key that slides in easy and all the way is the "E" stamped one. (See Photos) I also took the column switch off to see if it had an ink stamp on the back and it did not but it has a metal stamp of "4K36" which I am not sure what that means ?

I currently have paint thinner on the tape hoping it strips off to show a stamped date code there. Later on tonight I'll post a photo of my finding under there.
TOM

[Ls648410]

Removed all the tape now, only found a large 14 and a 46.

NO smaller year code with a julian date anywhere and I removed everything like the column switch, neatral switch and firewall plate off the column to check everywhere.

The mystery continues...

[Ls648410]

One more update...

I did a lot of homework on this column, I believe it is correct for a 1969 Camaro as an "E" ignition key fits also it is 33" from edge to edge and the 1970 to 1973 Camaro had a different Rod Arm. 69 had a curved arm while 70-73 had a straight arm (See Photo Sample). As far as the "LOCK" emblem near the key I believe that the factory may have changed that font later in the year as the 1969 Camaro was a long production year due to the strike of the 1970 Camaro being built much later then usual. Also the Firewall Plate is different on a 69 compared to a 70 to 73 and it did not have the specific firewall Boot that this column shows.
Just my Opinion.
Thank You guys for all the input. I will stick to the $1200 price or take Best Offer on this column for now.

TOM

[Ls648410]

Mike gave me permission to post this private PM since he could not respond in my add.
He owns both a 69 and 70 Camaro. Thank You MIKE for the info.