This is what I saw several years ago and could never find again. I think it's the way to go and you could replicate it pretty easily, mount it wherever you want and shift remotely... Some of them did have the bulge...unfortunately! Most do not, however.
Check out this link i emailed the guy and he's been running it in the truck for 8 years with no problems. www.badgerlandf100s.com/techcorner/index.html