Well, my fishing line trick failed in the cold. One good shift on a cold morning snapped it like celery. I'm fixing it "correctly" and I ordered one!
To the seller/maker regarding the part listing: I have an AOD... which is the stock overdrive option for Bullnoses. E40D wasn't until later (but is a somewhat common upgrade!). AFAIK it's the same cable assembly (same column, same needle other than going P R N (D) D 1), so it ought to fit. Will confirm once installed.
1984 F150: 300 L6, AOD, RWD. EEC IV / TFI, Feedback Carter YFA Carb. Stock everything but radio (for now).