I thought I purchased a 68 firebird auto shifter a yr ago (console/floor, t handle). I am having someone install it and he thinks it may be a 69 shifter but is not sure. I think the problem is the neutral safety switch does not have a bracket to mount it to.
I purchased the neutral safety switch from ames, 363p and the book says '68 a/t console' but my guy who maybe does not see many, says its a column switch. Checked other vendors and it looks the same. How can you prove I have the right switch and shifter?

No T handle? Both 68s I have had did have this. And no column setup at all. (note this was in reply to a message that is not here anymore).

The following page shows 67 and 68-69 consoles, but lacks some detail for the switch:
http://1968firebird.groupwhere.org/illustrated/interior/con1.html

This shows some more detail (fourth set of pics). It seems to imply that 68 and 69 were the same with regard to the console shifter except for the handle:
http://1968firebird.groupwhere.org/illustrated/auto/autoshift1.html

the switch is mounted on the inside right side of the shifter on the 68.it can easily be eliminated without any major mods.

Here is the deal, after speaking to the guy doing the work. He now agree's the shifter and maybe the neutral safety switch are correct BUT the linkage for the neutral safety switch is missing from the shifter? The piece that slides along switch? He suggests getting a complete 68 shifter, sound right?
If so, anyone have one they want to part with?

Figured this mess out, seems I had a 68 shifter all along but it was missing the neutral safety switch linkage and the top metal piece that holds the indicator and has clips for console plate.
Took awhile but with your help, mission accomplished. I am on the trail of a complete shifter, thanks.