Need help removing shifter knob on 71 Duster

Ok, let's try it this way.....Any chance you can push the woodgrain knob down while pulling up on the button to expose the cable. If you can do that, grab the cable w/ needle nose pliers or vise grips to hold the cable and then try turning the button counterclockwise.
This is not rocket science here....We'll get it. :cheers: Patience and many breaks when you're frustrated...LOL