I have a late mk1 model which doesn't have the adjustment.
It isn't difficult to fit the adjustable column except for replacing the brackets that hold the colmun to the dash rail, apparently these need welding on.
I got an adjustable column from eBay for £35 about a year ago to go in my T16 maestro but this now might go in the F.
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