shift rod mod for 914/901

[jamesbissland]

Hi folks

When fitting the 901 style (OEM or Bug@5speed) nose cone to the 914 Tail shift trans, in stead of sourcing and pulling the trans apart to fit the long 901 shift rod, would it be possible to cut the 914 shift rod and weld a straight rod onto the end to fit through the 901 nose cone hole, thus replecating the 901 one?

I would be interested to hear from anyone who has done this

Many thanks in advance,
James