The Pantera steering column is not very difficult to work on. Four bolts attach it to the dash infrastructure. Once the bolts are removed, the entire column drops towards the driver seat. Then the plastic covers, turn signal, and ignition switch can be removed. Finally, the u-joints clamp near the pedals can be loosened and the column comes out. You will find 50 year old dried up grease. There may be slop in the collapsible joints as described above and you can address it as you see fit. I have seen both clamps and welds used to fixed the slop. I like the weld best. Once the slop is fixed and the column is cleaned and lubed, the column will be like new.
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