Installing steering column/shaft question

[craigg1]

Installing a new steering column and a steering shaft into my 68 that came as a one piece instead of separate parts like the 69-72 models. Anyway, I need the steering column to slide down about another inch to make everything line up. My question is, are steering shafts suppose to be cut to fit or should they come the right length and ready to install? I just need to know if other people usually have to cut them down a little to make them fit. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.