81 With Tilt

[g2sl@astound.net]

I have a new 1981 Corvette. It has a tilt steering colum. The problem is they have put an aftermarket Grant steering wheel on the car. Here is my question, do 1981 Corvettes come with only tilt steering? If I have a tilt wheel do I also have tele? Please help I can not move forward until I find these answers. Thank you, Gene

 

[mikejpss]

Gene, I am not aware of any 81 models WITHOUT a telescoping column, but I am not an expert on this. I read the selling ads on eBay EVERY day to see whats out there, have not seen an 81 yet without the tele.
Just underneath the horn button is a small tab. If you are looking at the horn while in the drivers seat, you should see this tab at about the 7 o'clock position. Slide the tab upward to the 10 o'clock position and you should be able to pull, or push the wheel down/up. Once in the desired position, push the tab back down to lock it in the desired position.I hope you can understand this description as I know it's not that clear.
Again, I am not an expert, but I do think all 81's came with this option. Perhaps someone with more knowledge can chime in here,
Merry CHRISTmas everyone. Mike J.
:cool

 

[DDLS3]

Gene,

I believe that Mike is correct, as far as I know all 81's came with tilt and telescope. However, I have read that the tele will not work with an aftermarket wheel due to the fact that the lock/release button is a part of the stock wheel.

Dale

 

[mikejpss]

Now there you go Gene- thats probably why you haven't found your tele. button- cause it probably aint there if you've got an aftermarket wheel.
Dale's de man !!!
Now- where did they put that original wheel?????

 

[AUSSIEVETTEMAN]

On this side!!!

Now- where did they put that original wheel?????

Seems someone put ours on the Right Hand Side!

Look closely at the pic I took after her bath.

Cheers

Tony

 

[mikejpss]

No Wayyyyy, Tony !!!!!!
I'm afraid to ask how that was done but it seems expensive for sure..
Cool looking ride (looks exactly like mine, except for the wheel location that is.)