4 speed console questions

Helloooooo FABO!
I am working on the center console of the 67 barracuda and was wondering about a couple things.
1. How does the carpet 'skirt' attach to the console?
2. I suppose I need an ashtray to get the slider door to be supported?
3. Is this rear metal cover do anything but cover? I am hoping to leave it alone as it may be difficult to remove.

AND.....any advice as to install (I am going to make brackets to hold in place) or type of paint to use, yada yada yada. I have read the conversion sticky for tips n tricks, and feel like I can do this!! 20211126_081934.jpg 20211126_081451.jpg 20211126_081432.jpg 20211126_084419.jpg