1972 Dodge Colt

Working on getting shifter working better.
I have a parts Ram Rod that had the top treads snapped off.
How that happened I have no idea!
Really, I bought it that way, no way I have that much strength in my bad shoulder.
I have a length of grade 8 bolt that I am going to TIG weld to the top.
Then I am going to put a 1 to 2 inch bend in the handle to give me more room on my leg.
The slant is a few inches further back and it puts the trans shifter right on my leg.
This should allow easier shifting in the heat of battle.
I had the t handle turn on the last 1 to 2 shift.
I will have to put a slight bend in the pull up lever also, but it "should" work.
Handle was no good anyway with the short thread so under the knife it goes.
Trans Install (1).JPG RamRod Modifications (4).JPG