[graygator]

I just tried to reinstall the steering column in my 69 Lemans convertible. See the photos. The upper column support bracket slot comes up a little short. And while wrestling and pulling on the column I managed to break one of the die cast inserts. The upper column looks fine and does not appear to be collapsed. I assume the intermediate shaft is slightly collapsed. This car has power steering and also has a new rag joint.
Does anyone have a known good intermediate shaft that you could take a length measurement on?

I've had this column in and out several times and don't recall it being a problem before. But I did stand the whole assembly, upper and intermediate shafts, on end recently. I had just painted the upper column and installed a new turn indicator switch. Then I stood the whole assembly on end while I installed the column lock plate and keeper ring. Hmmm.
Anyone know where I can buy just the die cast insert, like I broke?