I was told my steering column is out of an 80's era Chevette. The fitting in the bottom of the column is plugged into a string of u-joints going forward to a rack and pinion gear, and is held by a single thru bolt at the 1st u-joint. Can't see it well enuf to tell what configuration it has. The column stands too tall in the car, and I feel like a Praying Mantis driving down the street. Now I know what a Harley chopper rider feels like with the high handlebars. :-)

Seriously, I'm planning a trip to the auto wreckers soon, to look for a shorter column with tilt, etc., and need to know what end fitting to look for. I thought they were all splined, but now I'm hearing about square, double D, etc. I'd like to find one that has Chevy auto shift lever that'll work with my 350 tranny, wipers, flashers, etc. If I find one that looks good, but is too long, can they be cut ??

What words of wisdom can you-all offer in what to look for, what to avoid, etc. ?? Thanks......

Lar.