Joe:
Absolutely amazing link! I saved that one.

Don:
I'm convinced: bought the Hurst Shifter from Summit today. For anybody who has an interest, the following is a copy of the email I got from them (remember my application is a 1957 Chevy truck, synchro 343 Saginaw trans with 7 bolt side cover):

Hurst has two options for you;

HUU-3667271 shifter and HUU-3670010 installation kit. It is listed for a Chevelle but it will work with your transmission and the stick has a big bend for seat clearance.

HUU-5010002 is your second option. It is the Indy SSA shifter for the 3 speed and has a slightly bent stick for the seat.

Thanks for the replies:
don