Trunion and ball

I would love to get rid of the cables and trunion
You can use a 1966 or 1967 trans. Must be for your engine V-8 or Slant Six. Then you will need a non cable shifter, and different drive shaft. Also 1966 speedo cable. You cannot use a 1968 or newer trans unless you get a special torque converter, or have the later crank in the engine with the larger converter pilot hole (or have your crank modified)