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On the shifter linkage there is a metal stamped cap that appears to be held in place by 2 press fit pins (see picture). Can they be removed and if so how and what should I be concerned with in doing this

The shop manual does not mention it or its contents. Seeing it is located on the trans. cover there must be some operating parts inside.....possibly that need lubrication after 80 some years. If it were mine I would take a chance and drill out. pull out or??? the pins and see what is hidden.
Note that parts are not shown for the contents so a complete hew top shifter assembly cover would be required and it is a one year only part.

The cover on the rear of the shifter cover , covers a shaft with 2 levers, and a shaft that slides backwards and forwards . The shaft has a slot in it, and the two short levers have a pin, that appears to be either hardened or chrome plated for wear resistance. The rear shaft is what connects to the vacuum cylinder, and changes the gearing in the gearbox, R to 1st, and 2nd to third. The front lever on the shifter cover , changes the shifting from R to First, to the 2nd to third position. If you remove the cover, I do not see why you could not tap and thread the holes , and replace with screws and star washers .

Thanks for the insight. I did grind off the pins and will tap the holes.

I also want to paint the trans to the OEM color. Is the a link to a company that supplies it

Thr new replacement 1939 column shift trans. cover comes with all those parts and is not what I would consider rare.....Watch Ebay.
The case was not painted from the factory.

I have used "cast iron" non glossy stove paint for cast parts that were left unpainted.

Do you know what is the lubricant used under the stamped metal cap. I would think it would be a grease as I don’t see how the gear lube could supply enough lubricant as it would have to reach this area via the clearance on the shaft to bore. See picture

If it were mine I would use a soft grease.

That Area doesnt need much lubricantso a heavy smear of grease with the limited oil splash will be sufficient.
Tony

Thank you for your input.