Can the corrugated section of the steering column be removed?

[jeryst]

I'm talking about the part behind the steering wheel, that looks like it is corrugated, or like an accordian. I've seen it referred to as a "steering extension" and I was wondering if it can be removed.
                                                                                         
The reason that I ask, is that my project 73 Cuda does not have one. The wheel is very close to the dash, and this peice is not there. At first I thought that maybe there is a different steering column in it, but I don't know what else will fit. Looks like it was made for someone with really long arms, or a gorilla. I will post  pics within the next couple of days when I can get up to the garage. 

Also, does anyone know if a steering column from a 73 automatic will work in a 73 4-speed? I believe both are power steering.

[Topcat]

Yeah, CODY did a whole thread on taking them apart and restoring.

[Carlwalski]

You're referring to the crush can and it can definitely be removed.

[Chryco Psycho]

The column will swap as long as both are power steering ,