I drove with the T-handle from B&M for awhile. I have since switched to a 2" diameter ball that I made at work. It is much easier to shift than the "T" was.
That bent one you have pictured there Guatam will be hard to make unless he has a press at work. Plus it will hit your stereo in 1st, 3rd, and 5th more than likely. If you go with a ball type you won't need the set screw either. Just tighten it down good and it'll never come loose until you want it to.
My shifter is the one I use on my web page if you want to see it.
http://members.mustangworks.com/axemanzz/index.htm
Have your dad make you a shifter plate too. The shifter gets me a lot of compliments.