68 Chevelle , column to floor shifter conversion

[lthistle]

HI folks: I am planning my conversion from column shift auto(TH350) to a floor shifter and console. I have purchased a 67-69 Impala shifter and console. I know it's different but I think I can modify it to work. MY question is...since the neutral switch and backup light is actuated from the column, do I leave that linkage intact, so it will move as I move the floor shifter which uses a cable. I would think it would be a strain on the cable. I know I need to remove the column shifter arm, but is that all I should remove ?