Shifter clearance for speedo question.

[western star]

I put a Hurst Indy floor shifter in (3 speed ) and the main part of the shifter is about 2 inches away from where the speedo cable attaches to the trans. I don't have the room to hook it up and even if I did the cable would be right in the centre of the shifter itself. Why would Hurst make something that would eleminate your speedometer? Or is there something else like an elbow gear that I need and if so where can I get this. I am saving up for a good 4 speed right now but it would be nice to have a speedo. Thanks....