I used the hex shaped quick release on a stock b body column.
had to trim the upper housing with a saw for clearance.
Slid the adapter over the column, drilled a hole and pinned the bottom 'cause I didn't want to weld near the column bearing. At the top I screwed on a stock lug nut, which centered the hex shaped adapter, then welded nut to adapter and threaded shaft to nut. Has held up to road-course use with manual steering since 1995.