Is this even possible? -New Guy Question

[SanJosesSteve]

So I spent the summer upgrading Gramps 59’ GMC to make it safe/reliable enough to go on a 300 mile fishing trip up in the Sierras. (Made it over the 10K’ Sonora Pass!) Last thing on my list to do is swap out the original steering column for a collapsible unit. Trouble is, I want to keep my original 3 on the tree shifter. Not finding an application in the aftermarket for such a column. Is it even possible to do?

Just for reference, the truck had 92K on it when Gramps past and in the last 25 years I’ve put another 40K on it. Original 270 with only a valve job done by me in the 90’s. I’ve already installed seat belts, split the brake hydraulic system, new shocks, tires, drilled drums, tapered bearings and replaced the original bed wood. Truck is still wearing original paint. (What’s left of it.) and has never had a radio or speaker installed. I’d like to keep it as original as possible but the column scares me.

Has anyone installed a collapsible column in one of these w/o going to a floor mount shifter? Thanks, -San Jose Steve