First, does your 83 have manual steering? I only ask as iirc manual rack cars came with a larger diameter steering wheel to make the steering less heavy at low speed. You could swap it out for a later 84-86 steering wheel which is slightly smaller and may make it easier to get in and out. Another option is to fit an eccentric steering wheel adapter,
JWest make one for our cars.
Just some alternative suggestions for you, I don’t have a quick release recommendation.