downtube shifter dilemma

[Alexi]

is there a way to get current generation downtube shifters on an old school short post mounts?

[Louis]

I didn't even know that there was a difference. My Shimano and Campy 9-spd DT shifters work on relatively modern frames.

[Marcusaurelius]

I wonder if that's why my old suntour down tube shifters don't work on my frame.