i'm looking at seering columns...the flaming river tilt column with the key looks nice, but not for $500 . i have a column from a 97 camaro...any idea if it would work? i was thinking it might be too long, but haven't looked too close yet since i don't have the column here. what would be the ideal length for my 35 coupe? would i run into problems finding a 'hot rod type' steering wheel for it?

i wouldn't be crazy about having to use the key with the chip, but i also dont know if i could gut the column and not have to worry about any of the modern tech issues.

any ideas?