Steering colum question

[Kantosensei]

I recently purchased a tilt column off of evil bay. After receiving it, it appears to be to be missing pieces and the inner shifter tubes' end that connects to transmission linkage is bent.

Question 1--Have I wasted my time and money on a column that I cant use?
or
Question 2--Can I use the splined tilt shaft and tilt steering wheel housing with the non tilt tube and inner shifter tube?

They appear to be the same length, size etc., but without removing the non tilt column I have no way of knowing the differences. As I live in Japan, I don't want to take it apart, as I can't just order a part and have it tomorrow and my Blazer is a daily driver. Any ideas would greatly be appreciated.