4 speed clutch and trans linkage questions

I feel your pain. I had alot of the same issues, particularly with the shifter/rods. But my car is a clone 4sp conversion, so any stock or factory issues were out the window before I got it. I ended up basically refabricating the z-bar, making some slight bends in the rods along with many hours underneath tweaking and testing. But it sure is worth it once you get it dialed in, huh?!