I have a rebuilt, ready to go, with correct (to me) paint steering column/box in my inventory, but was looking for an easier fix than pilling the old one out and put the new one in.
I will pull the pitman arm and try the drill and screw method of pulling the seal retainer and packing out first. If that doesn't go well, I guess I will pull the whole thing out and install the rebuilt one.
Thanks everyone.


1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission