Thanks for the photo. That shifter is sooo much nicer looking than the black plastic (especially mine since it's very worn) I have the same chrome and "lollipop" shifter from a 69 280sel parts car. Let me know if you guys need any parts!
Also, my original red interior door panels are in great shape, but I also have a great set of red 300sel panels and am having the wood restored for. I know originality is key, but I think that I'm going to use the 300 (wood trimmed) door cards and "pickle" my originals for future use. I don't want to change the car too much, but a few things that are reversible should be OK.
I notice that your shift ball is removed. Does it "screw on, or glued on?

Pat