Ended up doing the following, should restore some life/feel to the box, 6 speed still out of reach unfortunately.
- GFB Short Shifter
- New Knob, as above
- New Bush kit - Ultrex
- Redline Smurfblood
To go further, i think gearbox mounts/bushings? Positive shift kit?
There was another knob, $160 bux - nice bling.