I never needed the fingers. Just get in the way. If one needs 'fingers' to find the Gears...You Have:
1. Not driven a Stick shift since you were 15.
2. Do not know where the gear is.
3. Have Not Practiced 'Shifting' Enough.
Clutch ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR!
The first 2 photos were 'In Neutral'. 1st Gear, Is In 'Your Pocket'. Reverse is 'Left and Up'.
Other photos Reverse, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 In That Order. The Plate Opening is 2.100" Wide X 3.860" Long.