If we are using an aftermarket column then that entire side of the firewall goes bye-bye. Once it's all cut away mount the column in the car and hook it up to the steering box/rack. You'll then know the location it needs to be in make a template and weld her in. I make a tube piece that goes inside the car and welds to the firewall to support the column at the bottom. The tube also doubles as a lower mount.
That part of the firewall is set back from the rest of the car for the pedals, etc. Make sure you keep that in mind when your welding in the new pieces...
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