On the Covid Coupe foxbody build, weight is top priority. I am always trying to find ways to cut weight on this thing. The steering column is an easy way to do that. I just used some chromoly, an aluminum tube, bearings, collars, and some steering wheel parts.
You can get all the details on this build here - https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/lightweight-foxbody-steering-column-build-10lbs-lighter/37