That's the exact article that gave me the idea of converting my auto column into a floor shift. The first one I did, my buddy wanted for his duster, so I sold it to him and bought another one to do for my Scamp.
This time around I decided to keep the gear indicator boss and convert it into an information center. I installed a custom gauge cluster with no provisions for high beam indicator, brake warning light, etc. So I modified the plastic insert that had PRNDL on it into three sections and put a plastic overlay over it with a high beam indicator and brake warning light (haven't decided on the third one yet). I then installed LED lights behind each. I'll post pictures of it when it's complete and installed in the car.