Just got done with my 69 4speed goat adding a backup light switch to the shifter and removing all the linkage to the steering column. It was simple to unplug the connector from the column switch and connect the shifter switch with some spade connectors. Between the rebuilt shifter and removing the crappy linkage it should be a huge improvement. Can’t wait for spring to drive it. The same thing should be easily doable for you 69 FGF 4speed folks that need working backup lights