So, a friend of mine built me a shifter on Saturday.
Reused my old knob because I wanted to. Also got the bed back on and actually bolted down with all 8 bolts! Driveshaft installed, rear lights hooked back up. And now with more tire rub upfront. 1" spacers will be here weds. But I did takeit for a quick drive. 5 forward gears and 1 reverse! Threw rocks in 4 gears.