Last Set for now. I abbreviated it some do to the 4 file upload limit.

Wow! Thank you that simplifies the process.I appreciate you taking the time to post that.

Thank you again!

This lever is to activate the key in warning buzzer switch which is missed on this column.Nothing to do with any kind of lock system

We put a tilt/cruise column from a Cordoba into my 73 Coronet wagon. Easy swap, but the housing for the shifter, etc did not completely cover the portion of the column that was visible between the steering wheel and the dash. There was probably 2-3 inches of bare metal column visible, which I thought looked awful. Otherwise, very easy, worked great, no issues.

True but it prevents you from removing the cylinder if the key is in the lock cylinder. I pointed this out because many cars require the key to be in the lock cylinder to prevent people from removing the cylinder without a key. Especially important on modern columns where you have nothing but the plastic clam shells covering the lock assembly.

If someone is used to newer stuff it can be a frustration I was hoping to avoid.

Awesome picture of that switch. Thank you for posting that. I didn't have one handy and forgot to mention it.

The switch pic is actually taken from rear side so it seems to be reversed to the cylinder pushing lever sense.

And about if the lever blocks the cylinder removal or not, really is not the goal in any case. The cylinder needs to get the lock button ( or lock lever on 70 assembly, not a bolt ) pressed anyway so the column needs to be 50% disassembled and will be easy to note visually the key is not needed for the cylinder removal like it’s needed on glove box cylinder.

But I got what you meant