Here are two bearings I bought to see about reusing the stock shaft.
I think either would work depending on how much further back I took the outer column .... but the smaller one will almost fit as it is here (cutoff right at box)
The other larger bearing seems better quality and sealed better however - but Im sure Ill have to spread the column somehow.
Still really undecided and confused on column. I know some guys have used the later vans but Im not sure I quite like the look. I think some of the late 60's columns work I think ...... but not really buying that much over stock column I dont think instead of not having to deal with bearing.
Also the CPP column saver kit for $80.
Kind of makes me think I'll end up with ididit column and just be done ..... but $800 versus $5 for a bearing ....... ouch