looking for a little steering column help (69)

[Patronus]

Im in need of some pointers regarding the steering column in my '69. I don't know how to align the sleeves so the column shift lever (auto trans) engages and moves the linkage arm connected to the trans linkage.

[Patronus]

So I decided to replace the old column with a floor shift version. Got the 'ol "bait and switch" off ebay... 
Had a question regarding the column that showed up, is the floor shift column larger in diameter than the auto column? Which column is the larger? '70??? 

[resq302]

I think all of the diameters on the columns were the same.  I think the difference is in the length for power steering vs. manual steering.  In 68 and 69 the ignition key was in the dash and starting in 70, the ignition key was in the steering column.  Thats the basic way of telling the two of them apart.

[Patronus]

I remember reading somewhere here that there was two different diameters, I wanted to know because I have a dispute with the seller via ebay and need to get my facts straight. Regardless, they sent a totally different item that pictured. 

[rob69]

P-
question:
I'm thinking of putting in correct column for my 69/auto/power/floor shift in place of my current setup:eek2: see pic.
Ive seen columns on eBay with disclaimers like "photo may not be the column we ship you" so I'm gun shy going that route. Curious, which seller you had problem with?
thanks
Rob

[stripedelete]

  I think the difference is in the length for power steering vs. manual steering. 

Switched mine many years ago.  But, I seem to remember them being "collapsible"(?).   

[gtx6970]

1968 and 1969 B body columns are the  exact same column. WITH exception ---- to column shift versus floor shift and manual versus power steering
( manual has a longer internal steering shaft ) lower coupler bodies are different between power versus manual steering as well