Manual Valve Body

I actually just cut the shaft above the shifter body and welded upward from there. I am torn between keeping the shaft a little longer. It feels kinda old-school like 4-speed setup the way it is now. I think i may try making a more curved/swept-back shaft and see how that feels and looks. As crusty as everything is now, at least I don't have to worry about multiple mods or messing something up that is already pretty!