TKX 5spd and BHS578 Hoop Cutting and Shifter Location (photo)

I moved the shifter toward the rear of the car in my 68 Barracuda.

If you're using a console, you'll probably need to fab up a bracket like I did to get the shifter in the right spot so it's centered in the console top plate/boot. No console and you should be fine after you move the shifter position.