Auto Parts: Ford Tempo Shifter Linkage, metal fab, ford tempo

Question
I have a 93 Tempo and the manual shifter linkage bar has rotted out making it difficult to shift.  I have been unable to find one.  I've had an 88 tempo and the same thing happened so I'm a little shy about locating a use one from a reseller.  Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Answer
if you can live with out the car for the day take the linkage out and go to a machining shop or even a metal fab. show it to them and they should be able to make something up for you no problem. if they're like the ones i know they will enjoy the challenge, i used to.