1970 4 speed reverse lock out linkage

I know exactly what you mean about cars not being correct. This also is the case with parts listing and inaccurate information being given by some vendors who actually know better but sometimes just try to make a sale hoping the buyer does not install the part for years or just don't want to go through the hassle of returning a part, i see that happen way too often. As for individuals too often people think they know and with-out researching or documenting to back up their claims make inaccurate statements. No ones perfect or knows it all and there are very few cars out there that are perfect either but with linkage its not going to function unless it correct or you bend, heat, cut and weld. Good luck with your car hope this info helped.