I finally cut the shifter hole out. I was waiting until I knew exactly where to put it since I'm using a Hurst Comp Plus GTO shifter. It moves it about 1-2" closer to the seat, I'll be strapped in and can't reach very far so it seems to help. I might have old timers but I seem to recall a racer telling me that trick 20+ years ago and I just happen to have a GTO shifter and mounting bracket.
Wanting a Custom fit in an off the rack world.
I don't have time for a job, I just need the money.