Shifter PLate removal help 64 dart

Ok guys, I have had this car forever. I have never changed the shifter plate for the old push button trans. I have a floor shifter and was able to get a hold of a shift delete plate for a stick.

How do I get the head light knob and wiper knob off to get to the lock rings I see on the plate? I even have a tool for the lock rings etc.

Is there a way to just removal the whole unit? I see a little ... maybe it is a hex screw on the wiper knob similar to the heater control knobs, but I do not see a way to get to it as the bezel sticks out on the lip etc.

I have the column out and the cluster already. I just need to get the part at the door edge seems something is holding it in place. I can not see how to get the door side screw that hold the shifter on either. The right side shifter screws are out. :read2:

thanks for the help on this!

Also does anyone know if you can get a new ignition switch for these old guys, wiper switch and a head light switch. Mine all work, but are a little krusty!