Mark VIII shifter

[atlanticblue98]

i was cleaning a Lincoln Mark VIII with a black interior at work. i noticed that the shifter was alot nicer than my 98's shifter. it was covered in leather and had a chrome button. there are alot of Mark 8's at a local junkyard, so i was wondering if anyone has tried adapting the shifter to a mustang.

it had the O/D button in the same location as mine, so i see no reason why it shouldnt work. i may pick up another mustang shifter assembly to adapt the Mark 8 unit to it, so i dont break mine if something doesnt work

does anyone have anymore insight on this?

this is the best picture i could find, the one i would get would be black

and i wouldnt be using the Mark VIII base, just the "pole" and knob

this is the best representation of what i would be picking up at the junkyard
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-98-Lincoln-Mark-VIII-8-Shifter-Knob_W0QQitemZ170368121019QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item27aabb38bb&_trksid=p4506.m20.l1116