John, looking at your photo I noticed you did the same thing to protect your carpet pad on the left side rail near the clutch as I did... although in hindsight in my case. Just goes to show again, that you put a lot of thought into the planning and construction of your car. And. yeah, I do like that shifter. Where did you get it? Are there new manufactured ones available?
Now here's something else in that arena, carpet protection. I have worn a heck of a spot with my heel on the Cocoa Mat at a point below the gas pedal, from pivoting from the heel, and moving back to the gas after braking...... Maybe I have big feet, ? Anyway, I will take my otherwise pristine mat(s) and will look for either a thin rubber square, or a heavy carpet square (with edging) about 3" x 3" to apply to this area. Ideas are welcomed, anyone?
Jim Ward OKC