Flaming River coupler installation (Problem solved)

I feel for you that it happened, that totally stinks. Little late for this project, but in the future always test fit. These old cars tolerances vary so much from car to car that it's impossible to know how much, if any, needs to be cut on anything when installing a aftermarket part.

• I might have a solution: Lock a grip plier on the column shaft and hit it with a 2 lbs hammer and see if you can get the 1.5" back....