65 cuda 4speed

those use a retainer spring from z bar to release folk . to keep that adjustment tight of that rod there . looks like the wire was holding it in place , not a good idea .
AGREED................... my dad paid 17k for this car about 5 years ago, bought it from GATEWAY classic cars i think it is called, and let me tell you there inspection process is down right shameful...... and that rod should there be any slack in it or should it be firm?