Welcome, the columns for manual and power steering in 69 are the same with the only difference being tilt. Here is the parts manual to get a good visual of what I am about to say. http://www.teufert.net/partbook/67-76/6-i.pdf The lower part is telescopic as Bob said and can be slid into position. Just be careful if It's stuck to hold the upper part of the shaft when "persuading it" so as not to collapse the upper part of the collapsible shaft which is held in place with plastic shear pins and if broken can cause all sorts of rubbing problems in the upper part of the column.