Need small block A body 4 spd. shifter lever and z-bar.

The shifter mounting plate is different from the early 66 and early A-body then the later 67 up. It will change the way the rods route over under the transmission cross member/ frame structure. It will be close but very tight and mine was binding also until I got the correct plate. I do have the early "2298" plate if needed let me know so we can get this gentleman back on the road.
if you go to brewers website they have good pics of the differences in plate and rods.
http://www.brewersperformance.com/category13.asp