Hello!
I think the shift box on the steering column was unique to 1955 first series, the lower lever has a dog leg bend in it. I have attached a picture of mine in a mocked up state but I am pretty sure the lower shift rod is on the wrong side of the lever. Can someone please confirm this? Thanks.
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