researching steering column swap making me crazy

[Harley1650]

I need to swap my stock steering column in my 63' I converted it to power steering with Captainfab's adapter so I figure whatever I get I'll have to cut.

I've been searching the threads here but haven't found much on 60-66. I'm making myself crazy because I keep going around in circles. I don't want to spend $500 on an aftermarket. What I've learned is I should look for a 1981 and back van column because of the cost and "it will bolt right up" My questions are....

Don't these columns all have keys on them? Should I just rewire the ignition switch?

What is considered "bolt right up"?

What do I have to do about column wiring because I'm sure it won't just plug into my harness....

Could someone explain this simply for me?

I guess I'd like someone to just tell me what year and model I should look for....

To throw a monkey wrench into it, I'm putting in a 700R4 and would prefer a column shift.

Thank You,

Signed
Confused as a baby in a strip joint