Well I wouldn't turn down a vehicle just because of a steering column. You can swap in an original for under $50 if it bothered you that much. I don't care for the key on the column but the tilt/tele is too cool to replace. I still use the key on the dash.
My truck had alot of non original items when I bought it like '65 Impala tail lights, newer bench seat/floor shifter, non original engine/trans, stainless steel bed floor, aluminum slots, etc. While I like originallity too, I couldn't pass up on this truck. A '69 short stepside in decent condition and partly customized for $1000 doesn't come along everyday.
It's been my best friend since! LOL
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63 Impala*66 Chevelle SS*69 Chevelle*69 C10 Stepside*71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle
Parts for sale:
http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html