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I did this mod about 7 years ago so going from memory, here's what I did:

• Cut the stock off at the base.
• Straightened out the bend in the stock using a hammer and an anvil. (I wanted to eliminate the forward angle to move the shifter back to fit me better and to provide a bit more clearance from my gauges on the modified center console.)
• Removed about 3/4 inch from the bottom of the stalk.
• Tig welded the stock back onto the base.
• Made a bottom extension. (from memory, I probably used a piece of steel approximately 1/4" x 1/2" x 1")
• Drilled a hole in the bottom of the extension and tig welded a threaded bolt in the hole.
• Welded the extension to the bottom of the stalk.

These modifications provided an adjustable (2 position) shortened shifter.  While the top shank is shortened, the bottom of the shifter has been lengthened with two different connecting points that can be used. The lengthened bottom of the shifter shortens the actual movement (throw) at the top of the shifter. 

I use the new lower connecting point. It does take more physical force. It reduces the throw and shifting becomes a wrist action instead of a full arm push/pull action. In short, I like it and prefer it on the lower, short throw position.

Sorry I don't have any pics of the shifter mods other than the finished installation.

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