This Thing is Steering Me Crazy

[Jparks]

I called CPP today to try and order a steering column only to be told what I wanted didn't work together. I was wondering if anyone has experience with this setup and whether or not it will actually work. I was wanting CPP's oe style tilt column, since it is already black and that's what I'm looking for, paired with a chrome column handle kit. I was told the chrome handles wouldn't fit on the OE column. My other option would be to buy a paintable steel version which already has the chrome handles but that would almost double the total price as the OE column is $325 and the paintable one is $605. Any input will help.