OK...stuck with the tunnel work tonight and found the compromise that made me smile.
New shifter body, old custom mount which positioned the body where I wanted it, and I then took full advantage of a used handle I bought here on the forum a couple months ago. So, if this custom shifter isn't what one would call a Day 2 twist, then I don't know what is, cause it ain't stock. (lol)
This thing is soooo me!