David I had a console mega shifter in my 73 formula. The shifter cover plate is designed to fit in the 70-81 console and you have to modify a mounting plate from that plate to the console.It does look a little hodge-podge in my opinion. And cutting your console is unavoidable. If you knew someone who could custom make a new whole cover plate with a cnc machine out of aluminum you might be alright. But that might be expensive...