Steering column wiring

welp, I was trying to disassemble my steering column in my 64 Valiant automatic because I'm switching to a power steering shaft instead of a manual and I wanted to paint it while I was at it. Long story short, I broke the clip for the electrical on the lower end of the column trying to back the wires out of the bracket. Anyone have a replacement one lying around? I'll be happy to pay and/or trade out an early A manual shaft for it.

Also, does anyone know the right way to get the wiring harness in and out of the column without destroying it?

Thanks!