Help Shifter Handle Removal 69 Swinger

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Started to drill out the handle. Stopped. Checked the ol Abodies. Feeler gauge huh? Driver side aye? ....hmmmm

Wish me luck. Pipe in with any extra info before i ruin my whole set of feelers..... you won't hurt my feelers. Switching over to a dog leg to run a console.

Edit: by the power of Abodies! Success! Stick removed. Just like the thread said... Feeler gauge, driver side....pull hard. (Almost got myself in the kisser)

New hurdle..... still have to drill out shifter to use new handle?
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If you do decide to drill out the new shifter handle I have some good advice for you???