Micthell OD shifter help needed

[31steve]

I wondered if anyone else has done this and can share some info. I have a 31 roadster with a "B" four cyl engine and transmission and a Mitchell OD installed. I would like to use the stick shifter and not the cable but the B transmission is one inch wider than the A at the top bolt pattern and a different bolt pattern too. I can make it work except for two issues. The Shift lever bracket sits higher on the B transmission which causes the linkage to rub the crossmember and the extra width of the transmission causes the shift bracket to sit too far left and in the way of the brake pedal linkage. Has anyone ever done a modification to make this work or am I stuck with the cable shift. I called Mitchell MFG two days ago and left a message but they haven't returned my call yet. If anyone is using the cable shifter I would like to know how you like it? Thanks for the help, Steve