Home made clutch linkage

[Kyle70SWB]

Previous owner at some point converted my 70 from a 3ott to a floor shifter and decided a piece of all thread was chosen as a suitable clutch linkage..

I realize it is a very safe idea, and that the rod bending when the clutch pedal is depressed is something that most people fantasize about.

I have no problem keeping the shifter on the floor until I do my th350 swap, if I can find another universal shifter, since that is also messed up, but I think there has to be a better option than a piece of all thread.

I am not really wanting to buy a new linkage from LMC or the like since it is just a matter of time until I swap it out.. but until I do, I need something safer.

local parts stores don't sell any kind of universal clutch linkage that we can find, and I know that I am not the first person looking to undo this custom piece of engineering...

Who has had to overcome this, and what did you do? I do not know if the Z is still on the truck, since the original engine was swapped at some point for a Camaro 305. (edit: I am almost positive it is... there has to be something pressing this all thread back)