I don't have the funds right now for an aftermarket floor shifter for the truck. Soooo, I used the stock 833od shifter handle, some 16 gauge sheet metal,, and some 3/16x1" strap steel, along with a few swivel linkage pieces I had, and made my own automatic floor shifter. The linkage rod itself is 5/16 pencil rod.

Another view showing pc of strap welded to bottom of handle....

Here is what it looks like dummied up to the floor shifter hump and boot...

Worm's eye view all hooked up. It shifts smooth as glass. I do plan on making up a reverse lock out.
Total investment: $6.00! And 2 hours of my time.
To right is the end that is hooked to 727 linkage arm.

Thanks Dakotaman!
I have a lot of time and a fair amount of $ in it, and nowhere near done yet. In the near future it will get an aluminum radiator, an interior redo, and a lot of sheetmetal work with a fresh coat of black suede....amongst other things.

Great job; the frame cutout looks similar to mine.

Looking Good Bill

Thanks Webster!
I am still working out the bugs, like a slight coolant leak from around 2 of the header bolts. At first I thought it was coming from head bolts!
I am going to change radiators, because it was running warmer than I wanted it to. I found a 3 row aluminum replacement with tranny cooler for less than 200 bucks.
The problem was the one I had in there wasn't flowing near the coolant it should.
I will get there. Glad I am somewhat patient.
Other than a few very minor things, I am very happy!

Got all the leaks fixed. Just waiting on the radiator now.
I ordered a double pass from speedway motors...

Radiator installed with a fabbed by me top shroud made of stainless steel sheet. I am using 2 pusher electric fans with a 160 degree switch. Also have a manual override switch.

Another view....

I still can't believe you offed the slanty! I guess the tables have turned, now - I get approaching 30 MPG - you'll be getting maybe 10, with the 3.91s...

Looking good, Bill - very creative little doodads, but do you see a clean up in the truck's future??

looking good. i like seeing stuff actually get finished. collecting parts for mine, with the hopes it will be done before summer....

Well Wagonmaster, there is a clean up in the future. I know, it was dirty in the pic. Fresh coat of black suede and an interior redo soon. The fuel mileage issue, work provides me fuel.
As for the little leaner, it is a cast crank engine, but I do just happen to have a freshly bored .030 over steel crank block, and a good standard/standard crank. I bought the 7.5:1 pistons a few years back when the machine work was done. I am going to use the head with oversize stainless valves from the truck engine with a new 280 cam.
A turbo and efi is in its future...it will be backed with a 833od. Its new home will be a different twist on a roadster.

Thanks golden arm, I am nowhere near done with the truck.

Also golden arm, keep plugging along, you will get it done.
Good luck on your project!