Originally Posted by Corkwheats

I'm with ya on the steering wheel being up in your face - I bought my 71 ranger XLT last month, and noticed that.

As fate would have it, my steering column (shifter) broke, and I'm installing a new column. I found one locally for $40 which is a steal. I'm guessing it will be the same as the old one - a bit too long.

What I really wanna do (down the road) is install a 78/79 Ford Truck/Bronco Tilt Steering Column. They will bolt in with only a few tweaks from what I've read. They have them regularly on EBay for $100 - $150. If I had the money, that's what I'd do.

Good luck, and Happy Holidays!
Bob