I didn't think the column shift existed until I saw a '74 SD in the HPP mag a few years ago. My latest '73 has a column shifter (not a T/A) and I can't say I like it or hate it, it just seems like they don't belong in a F body...especially in a T/A.
I may convert it to a console, can't decide, having the open bare floor between the seats is nice too.
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 2 sons, 2 Firebirds. 1971 Formula 455, 1972/w 455 HO added.
1974 Formula 400 "retired", parts car now. 
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