Is the piece on the console with the shifter hole removable where I could replace it? Would it be possible to hand manufacture a new metal piece with the correct hole and location using the woodgrain applique to make it look original?

The thing is I just purchased an Automatic console because I had heard I could easily make it a manual. I know the difference between the auto and manual consoles shifter hole. I have not recieved the console yet and was wondering what I could do to make it as original as possible?