Well......the housing is only about 60 years old, so probably a good idea to pull it off, clean it up, and see what you've got first.
Replacement housings are available if needed.
TM-43436AC, $22.95....Steering Column Knuckle Kit All Makes. Technically for the 1967 and newer columns, but we have used them for earlier cars with no issues or problems.
Two.......slim and none.
Best bet would be to buy a long-shouldered grade 8 bolt, then cut to length and weld it into your shackle bracket.
I used to fix stuff like this all the time when I was a kid working in a farm repair shop.