help with exhaust

I have a 67 with a 250. I have lowered the motor/trans for the 4bbl carb, also and here comes the problem. I'm using cast headers. The first header will go to the passenger side will be easy but the second header puts the pipe right into all the shift linkages. 
   I'm sure some of you have had this problem or know someone who has.  How do I best get around this, modify a linkage?  Prey to god ?  Buy a new van?  Any help would be appreciated.
 Thanks ~ GK.

GK, You have a 3 speed or auto??  If auto I use a cabel to repace the shift rod. If its a 3 speed your probably going to have to bend the shift rod . Which rod is it hitting & how bad. Or is it hitting the levers on trans??  Hope we can find you the right fix

I haven't started with the pipe yet but the guy who will be putting the exhaust in looked at the van and didn't like what he saw .  Hes a friend of mine and has been doing exhausts for 25 years.
 I have a 3 speed and I'll get some pics up soon to show you whats up. It's the furthest back linkage that is in the way, I think its reverse. ~ GK.

i have the langdon cast headers and had no issues with an automatic. my linkage runs along frame and has a peice connected from frame to tranny (bellcrank?) i would post a pic but pulled the tranny out last night. i am sure you could easily adapt it for 1 linkage rod and clear everything. could evan make one if you have a welder.