... also bent a little to the right like the RHD Hurst.
Whoa, wait a minute! Hurst actually made a RHD model that was angled to the right?! I think that is exactly what I have in my car. I bought it at a Hot VW's Drag Day, and the guy said that is was bent so he sold it to me for $5. When I put it in my car it leaned to the right more than a standard Hurst. I love it! I'm a big dude and this shifter makes it easier for me to drive my '59. I have half a dozen Hurst shifters and never knew this.
Sorry to get off topic.