PoorBoy I took a look at it yesterday. I highly do not think it will ever go back together now. He has some how got it stripped down. The slop is from that plate having come loose and slipped down on the shaft. BUT and a big but He still cant get the ignition lock out as he has no keys and so far no luck picking the lock to remove it.
I am thinking that a complete column assembly with a key would be the best bet. Any ideas what years and models would change out on it. Sounds like best bet.

After almost 71 years I am on my last car. A 65 Plymouth Satellite straight axle altered wheel base car.