How hard is it to take out the Steering Column in a 1995 Ford Mustang 5.0 GT?

I guess my Ignition Rod is broken or a pin fell out to turn the car on and off. So I've been using the Switch Box by hand now. It will cost $200 to get a new/used Steering Column and then a guy said he will charge $150 for the labor if I get some kit. My friend who works on cars said his friend will do it for $75 if I can get the Steering Column out and give it to him. He said he would fix the part and do all this other ****, but I wouldn't have to buy a kit.

This sucks. :/