I have not done this swap, but I did see a GMC with A v8 and the original steering box and column.
the colum was cut, box moved back on the frame to clear exhaust. A bracket made to hold bottom end of column to the floor, and universal joints to reconnect the two again.

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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