A four wheel drive steering column from a 70's model pickup will not work in a 65/66 slick, Correct?
Thanks for any info.
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Correct. . . . . the 4X4 is front steer, the tie rod is in front of the diffy so the driveshaft can run to the Transfer case without hitting the steering linkage. 
On a 4X2 or 2 Wd,there is no tie rod, it's a center link and it is behind the twin I's,. So Steering Box is right near the firewall. Strg Col ends a few inches after the firewall on a 4X2.
Also, unless the 2Ws has a granny tranny, you'll need the shift lever to change gears, most 4X4s are floor shifted.
FBp
On a 4X2 or 2 Wd,there is no tie rod, it's a center link and it is behind the twin I's,. So Steering Box is right near the firewall. Strg Col ends a few inches after the firewall on a 4X2.
Also, unless the 2Ws has a granny tranny, you'll need the shift lever to change gears, most 4X4s are floor shifted.
FBp
Change is the Only Constant
Well, actually it will just as well as any other 70's column BUT you need a coupler. The 4X4 column just has splines on the end but if you get a coupler from a late 70's van or truck with tilt it will allow you to use a 4X4 column in a 2 wheel drive. I would also point out that according to Ford most 4X4 trucks were automatic trans after 1973. You can also just replace the inner shaft with one from a 2 wheel drive and that will give you teh lower flange you need. Hawkrod