I think the column shift is unique and is one of the signature items of an old truck. To me, they're part of the charm. Why anyone would want to change it to the floor is beyond me, but that's just my own opinion. When I got my truck, someone had done just that and it looked awful. I took the floor shifter out and threw it in the trash. I got some help from fellow bolters here to help me find the right column shift, arms, and shifter box for my truck.