Console questions

Here's my 68 console converted to 4 speed. I am using a hurst competition plus shifter . I've heard that the removeable cardboard piece was only required for access to the inland shifter adjustment bolts. My console looks identical to a 4-speed and only requires changing the front plate to the 4-speed one plus the shifter boot. Prices for actual 4 speed consoles are nuts!! Thats why I converted mine.

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This is exactly what I want to do. I'm also using a Hurst competition plus box. Did you have to trim out the drivers side of your console?