STEERING COLUMN ID. QUESTION

Hi Folks

This is a steering column from a '71 floor shift Auto Demon (power steering). I have a couple of these shafts and they all have the same set-up at the bottom of the shaft tube. Is there some sort of bushing that is supposed to be there? I find it strange that all 3 of my columns are the same.

I have seen the bearing upgrade in the sticky section, but wanted to leave it original.

Any pics of what they are supposed to look like would be helpful.


Thanks