On the other side I prefer the stock column with my PS conversion.
It's pretty simple to cut off and rework the end to accept the steering shaft.
My reasons are; the original column and wheel looks.. headscratch .. well.. "original", I never tilt the column even in vehicles that have factory tilt, and I like the Signal-Stat 900 switch just fine.

Grigg

•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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