You are definitely putting more bling into your project than I am

Of course the reason I'm not doing that isn' because I don't want to, I'm
just too excited to drive the damn thing and can't afford it.
Once I get the cable shifter working really well and reliable I will put up information on the 914club in a seperate thread. There are a lot of people who want to do a cable shifter setup and I really think its a good way to go. So far I haven't seen another side shifter 901 converted for cable use, and actually installed and working in a car.
Can't wait to see video of your car Ed, soudns like its going to be a blast.
-Tony