'69 Console, auto, removed.

I'm doing the opposite. I have auto with column shift that I want to convert to a floor shifter with console. I pick up a console on eBay, but don't have a shifter yet. Someone on the old board did this using a Hurst or B&M rachet shifter. I remember seeing pics, but I forgot to save them. Anyone remember who did this? Are they still around?

As for your question, what to cover the stock shifter, I would build a box out of 3/8" plywood. Doesn't have to be square, you could taper the sides. When you get it the way you like, cover it with some speaker box carpet. Attach it to the floor pan with some L brackets.