Passing Gear Cable Help

[sshuttlesworth24]

Ok Guys I need help! Quick intro- this is a 1969 c10 stepper that belonged to my dad for a decades before he passed when I was 10 in '98. Since it has traded hands twice because family illegally sold it and I recently located it and purchased it back last month.

Tranny is a TH350

When I got it back it had a 2barrel Rochester that wasn't worth poo so I bought another intake w/ a Rochester QJet [I believe it's a 1978 QJet (17058222)]

Two questions...

What can I do to get the "kickdown" or "TV" or "passing gear" cable to reach? It's about 2-3" short of the carb where it suppose to sit.

Second.

What can I use to lock the accelerator linkage onto the carb? Sorry if I'm not using tech terms.

I will like to enjoy the truck this week so any help or suggestions will be great!