You got it man. Tack it down with some sheet metal screws and later on you have access to the top of your trans in just minutes!
A factory console will fit over it with some slight mods to the bottom of the console. Custom consoles usually fit too. Here's a shot of Jason's interior after it was reassembled.
We haven't got any others with the cover exposed, we've only installed it under consoles so far. I plan on putting one exposed in my g-body wagon soon, I'll post up when I do.