71 tilt wheel steering column identification needed

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td71mach1

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I found a good deal on a 71 tilt steering column.
Can anyone confirm this column is correct and will work on my 71 power steering Fastback?

It is missing the "unobtanium" rag joint/coupler.
What is the current availability or is there a substitution available for this coupler?
Thanks...Tony
 

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The black column is not a tilt column, the green one appears like it might be. The welded flange on the steering shaft is not present on a tilt unit, it has a splined end like the steering box.

WCCC has some very good pics of a tilt column to reference.

https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/72tilt.html


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