I solved the aftermarket shifter throw clearance in the OEM console top shifter plate by raising the console until the Shifter had just enough clearance in the slot to go from 1st to park (even when my shifter is pulled down all the way when using the ratchet mechanism for quick 1-2 and 2-3 shifts)
I just got done with swapping in a B+M floor shifter and making it work with the original floor console (on my 1969 Cuda 340 Notchback). I havent seen anyone else do this so I took on the challenge. Here is the step by step process with pics to reference by...
