Help - Adjusting ‘67 904 console floor shifter

I would straighten both bends in shaft in this pic and try.
Pics of current setup?
Shifter woes continue. I tried adjusting in neutral, then I could not get Park. I tried adjusting in every position on the trans - no luck.

When I adjust in Park, it will start. Put the shifter in Reverse, feels like the “edge” of Park. Neutral is Reverse, Drive is Neutral. Will start there.

I dug through the parts I replaced. The repop A body floor shifter shaft I bought is straight from console to trans. The old shaft has a bend (see attached photos). Anyone familiar with the shaft with a bend? Factory or junkyard engineering?

Next time I have a block of time I guess I’ll have to pull the console (PITA) and put the original shaft in and see if that works.

As usual, all ideas are welcome.
View attachment 1716188267

View attachment 1716188268