Slick 60's

Help please. 1964 F-100 3/speed on the column. I removed my steering column because I was having trouble shifting. The tube was broken at the top and the tab was broken off from the tube. I found a replacement tube from Tison Ford. The new tube is about 1/4" longer from the flair at the bottom end to the whole in the tab at the top end. Will this tube work or should I remove the 1/4" and weld back together.

You have both tubes out and on the bench? Take a minute or two and carefully examine them. They should be the same in all aspects. As far as cutting and re-welding the tube it can be done but you need to be careful that the end results are exactly the same as the original. I would look for an explanation as to why the replacement tube seems to be too long?

Is the grommet in the new tube and you are including that in the overall measurement?

Yes both are on the bench. From the flair to the top the new one is 1/4" longer. From the flair to the bottom they are the same.

I'd assemble it! Carefully. See where that 1/4 inch affects the assembly and if it will matter. IMHO!