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Yeah every time I get into my car from 1972 I think, " I'd o hit something this steering rack is going into my face"

First thing you should do with an Old-timer like this is replacing the original steering rack with a collapsible one, because like you said, it would perforate your head or torso on a front crash.

A car from 1972 should have that already. From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steering_wheel#Passenger_cars

"In 1968, United States regulations (FMVSS Standard No. 204) were implemented concerning the acceptable rearward movement of the steering wheel in case of crash.[13] Collapsible steering columns were required to meet that standard."

Or worse. Look up "flail chest" sometime. You really should think about finding something else, or at least a newer steering wheel.

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