Steering column length reduction

Hurst is said to have removed 2" from the outer jacket of the column.
This is from the Authenticity Guide again. I have found many errors
in the guide as my car is going together. Seems the owners of the real
SS cars do this intentionally so truly accurate clones aren't easily built and
confuse the hobby or investments. You will get many different answers as you
are doing your research.
My car required about 4.5" removed.
My engine is on stock mounts.