Like so many other things in this hobby - it can be done on a budget, or you can break the bank - up to you. For a non correct, not "as the factory built it" car do the following;Retain your original steering column - simply drive out the pin to remove the gear shift lever and remove the various bits of linkage from the bottom of the column to the transmission.Remove your carpet and seat(s). Obviously, you will need buckets to make the console work. If you do not already have, or cannot afford factory style buckets, go to your local wrecking yard and find some that suit your style, take your time and be smart about it, be sure they are properly installed into your car. Some fabrication skills may be required here.Locate and buy a console, shifter, brackets and associated linkage. Somebody parting out a car is your best bet - you can get it all in one spot.The point in the floor where the down rod goes through is already there in your car, it appears as a raised circular area on your floor pan, to the right of the drivers foot on the trans hump. Cut a round hole through it. If I recall correctly there are also 3 dimples where you will drill 1/8" or so holes for the 3 screws that hold down the boot.locate the position of the brackets (take measurements from the parts car before removing them, or ask someone on the board here to measure theirs) and either weld, or rivet / screw (yes, this is a little "hacky" but works) the brackets to the floor.Cut your carpet to fit around the brackets and down rod, install the linkage , shifter and console. Adjust the shift linkage as per the FSM and you are done.I personally have done this 3 times, 2 on two doors, once on a four door with a couple of evenings work. Like everything else with old cars - have all the required pieces on hand, be prepared, take your time and think about what you are doing. The one in the pics was converted from a column shift / bench seat, using parts from a parts car, to buckets / auto console, and then later the auto console was converted to a 4 speed by cutting and modifying the top plate.
