I dont know too much about the Lokar kits or whatnot but I do have an 82 camaro and as such I do see where you are coming from. I however, have not taken it out, despite dismantling much of the rest of the car etc. I have a manual tranny in it and the only time it locks is when the key is turned off, if the key is turned to on, or start the wheel becomes free. Another thing about those such columns, they are very easy to break into, no hot wiring necessary, all the thieves do is bust of the plastic by where the turn signal is and turn the ignition with a screwdriver from the signal switch side (opposite side of the column) and no key or wires are necessary, she starts right up! Anyhow, I thought the locking was in the ignition somewhere, not at the bottom of the column having to deal with the shifter cables and being in Park, considering that my cousin also has a third gen camaro with an automatic and can have it in park and turn the wheel...so if this helped in any way I would be glad, if not then sorry, good luck with the install!