anyone know where i can get a exploded diagram of the standard steering column in a 67 so i can see how to disassemble and reassemble it correctly? and what parts would be missing or reference?? anything would help.

I think that this paper is exactly what you are looking for:

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/01/67-68A&FStdColumnD&R1-31JA06.doc

It may be at the Corvette Faq websight, but there is a special section just for General Motors A and F-car steering papers.

Good luck,
JIML82