Well the curse is lifted lol jk well no shorter way around these sidewinder shifters, have to do it as they say. Got it all connected up, just need to throw a better cotter pin in the rotation shaft and it has and goes into all gears. Will secure the cable, put the carpet back in, bolt down the shifter and see how the passenger seat fits now. To test drive soon and check all gears when driving. Glad I have all of you guys for support.