typewriter drive conversion??

Ok, I've got a controller right here in front of me. The lever that controls the cable moves in accordance with the standard PRND21 pattern. Also, looking at it, with a small bit of fabrication to make a cable mount, there's no reason it wouldn't operate an aftermarket cable. The only issue I see, is that you would not be able to get the trans into Park using only the one shift cable. Considering that a lot of full tilt trannies don't have Park at all, I don't see that as a major roadblock.