thanks, maybe there is no easy way- just trial and error! I have a shiftbox already but just cant seem to get the linkage to line up- I cut the shafts off an old broken tranny and threaded the cut end to take a temporary small bolt til I get things working right then I will have them welded to the plates(sort of universal adapter plates from a 3speed floor shifter kit -another project) the plates have holes for multiple applications so sooner or later they will line up I do think I will have to bend the linkage
