Steering column questions...

Hello all,
I'm planning on putting the steering column from a 74 Dart into my 69 Cuda. The steering box,k-frame, brakes, as well as the whole front inner clip (inner fenders, frame rails, torsion support) are going into it as well. (basically, the whole front end of the Dart, steering brakes, etc).
I was thinking about repainting the column to match my car, from the tan color to red. I was going to ask if there is anything I should look at rebuilding while I'm doing that. My budget for it is approximately 0.00$. That said, I don't want to have to pull it out again a year from now to redo something I could have easily done now for under 50 bucks.
Thinking of doing this got me thinking of something else though. I think the Cuda has a dash mounted key switch, and the Dart has it on the column (I think.. not looking at either one.. it's damn cold out there!). What do I have to do with regards to wiring?
Thanks in advance!