Throttle linkage, kickdown questions

Steve ,i have the same exact set-up as shown in your top pic on my 67 2 barrel 318 with the same kickdown linkage. i just put an edelbrock 4 barrel intake and carb on it , i havent hooked up the linkage yet, but i am going to attempt to use all the same hardware that was on my 2 barrel. when i did this to my 360, i was able to make it work by bending the hold down straight up like yours is. hopefully this will work with the 318. i will post up some pics if i am able to make it work. please post up some pics if you get this worked out before i do.