My car was a turnkey so to speak.Picked it up and drove it 400 miles back home.But there are plenty of things that need fixing and I want to do as much as I can myself so that I can say, " I did it myself ". I envy you what you are doing. I also have a column shift column with the shifter removed and a B+M floor shifter.I am interested in your change/repair to your column,I will be watching closely.Hopefully you will show a few pics.Ok I shut up now.8)