OK, for the next poor newbie who's trying to figure this out like me, and who needs pics to understand, here's what I ended up with:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d...kup/installedfrominboard_zps5b3d0d94.jpg
and a view from above:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d...%20Pickup/Installfromtop_zpsfd5b4858.jpg

I added Grade 8 washers alongside the spacer to get the MC plunger in a straight line.
Next step, make up some new steel lines, get the appropriate hoses, and dry fit everything. Then remove the MC, bench bleed, install, and bleed lines. If I'm real lucky I'll have working brakes when I'm done.

Thanks for the help, everyone, and especially Cletis!! Again, this forum proves invaluable.

A VW guy trying his hand at a '59 LB fs. Lots to learn, but it's about the journey.