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Hey!

I have a RUG AE2 big in/out toploader for sale. $2K    Will have it in space SF3, right next to the hot dog stand in the middle of the blacktop area towards the grandstands etc.  Blocking rings were modified years ago, has been in storage for decades. Gears are in very nice shape otherwise.

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Steve

Greetings!
I just had a couple of 67 columns in for rebuild last month and found two "Autolite" (ink stamps on side!) switches that came in a potpourri of wiring and bits......

Upon reassembling the column, I found that the short "flat top" switch likely fits the little adjustment bracket for the rod engagement better than the longer (newer oval top) switches.....   This is the "ignition cutout" switch that won't let you start the car unless the steering wheel is pulled to the down and locked position.

I always figured that the longer version went in the door jamb as the distance from the door to the jamb could change more during assembly processes........

I believe that you can now only get one version in repop form, that fits back to the early Mustang days.  Getting them to fit the "interlock" position on the column could prove a tad bit of a challenge.....might have to elongate the holes in the bracket ever so much, or move the tab on the activating rod a hair...

I also found "short" round tops in rear doors of 4-door Galaxies etc when equipped with rear door light switches.

I had a 67 column in my 68 car, and because I could.....I just didn't connect the column switch harness up...... That way, I could tilt the column "away" while the car was running, by just pushing on the little lever tab with my toe....carefully!  I could then jump in and out of the car easier.......to do whatever....or start the car with the wheel up....

Cheers!
Steve
PS: I'm the other tilt rebuilder!