I can't remember which mag I saw it in, but they did the mod to an AD 1/2 ton and kept the original column (well, most of it). They installed a new box and cut the column just above the old one. The column sleeve was cut again a little higher. A phenolic bushing was used to center the actual steering shaft in the sleeve. A modern u-joint and shaft connected the old shaft to the new box. If you can find a box which will drive your steering, I'm sure some system like this will allow you to keep your original wheel and column.
Current fleet (subject to change w/o notice) \'49 GMC 3/4-Ton , 60 Austin Healey Frog-eye Sprite (some assembly required), 2011 Dodge Avenger, 2015 Jeep Cherokee. No, they don't all run. My other ride is a (B737)no, (B767)no, A320.... Update... was Embraer E190, now Boeing B787. Knowledge is a wonderful thing, but ignorance means you don't know you can't do something.
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