Changing shifters

That rod looks way too fat to be original.Does it have a twist in it? From that pic, I fail to see a problem. I see a potential problem if the rod is twisted. But the new body also appears to be upside down? The reverse lever should be hanging closest to the tailshaft.And as you probably know, the reverse lever is the longest one. Soooo the rod you have pictured running off to the left, should be running off to the right.And it should be the 3-4 rod.
Am I wrong?
I suppose the tranny is still installed?