BLDFW,
What Don was suggesting was any random 72-73 column that was NOT in a Cougar or Mustang....to use for parts to repair a column!
If you need a column for your car, drop me an email. I have a couple of 71-72's rebuilt and ready for paint to match your interior! Yes, these are specific columns to only Mustangs and Cougars.
70mach1,
Welcome!!!
The 70 column is one of the more problematic tilts that Ford came out with. The problem areas were dealt with mid year 71. I am one person that offers refurbishing services for Ford tilt columns and as others mentioned, I don't necessarily sell service parts due to the complexity of the unit. You do a bad...and blame it on my parts.....well, that doesn't look so good! So, I just don't do it.
The work that most likely needs to be done to your Mach1 column is something that cannot be done with the column in the car. Just not feasible. For the few bolts that you need to remove to get the column out....it's not worth busting anything while you fight with it in the car! The hardest thing to remove will be the lock out rod that connects to the transmission.....where it connects to the steering column. I sell new ones, but they are not cheap! Ford must have started adding "unobtanium" to the rubber compound!
Hope this helps you out! Drop me an email if you need specifics! I respond more quickly to emails than PM's.
Steve