Aftermarket tilt questions

[VA72C10]

I recently sold my truck tilt to get an aftermarket Chrome tilt. I am looking at what's out there and have some questions. I see both 1"DD and 3/4" DD being advertised as fitting 67-72 trucks...thought it was 3/4 on my tilt but can't remember. Is it a big deal to get the same or can i just get whatever and use U-joints/rag joints to make it work? Anyone got pictures of an aftermarket setup in their engine bay? Looking for something very clean looking with possibly chome/polished fittings as everything underhood will be shaved/smooth/chrome.

Also, will a 32" column work? Or would it not stick out far enough to use the tilt against the gauge bezel? I am wanting the shortest column I can have so that I can put it as far away from me as possible (6'2" with long arms) Does the distance not matter if I go aftermarket? Thanks for any info. here's the column I'm considering right now.