There are many differences between cars & trucks, models & years. It justifies keeping engineers on the payroll. Many auto transmissions are set up in a similar manner. Instead of a rod from the sift arm on the column directly to the trans it has a rod to a bellcrank on the frame or bellhousing and another rod to the trans.
Fred


1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine