[oem4me]

If I remember correctly, the rods you want don't (or didn't) exist. The older rods won't fit the newer trans levers, the newer rods don't fit at the the older column, and the overall rod shape, length, and configuration are not the same. Years ago, I had a local shop graft early and late rods together for a similar set up, but I was never quite happy with the feel of it. Too much flex made shifting feel less than positive. Perhaps that shop could've made it better by tweaking the rods a bit, but I sold the truck before ever getting it right.