Flip it the other way and install under the steering column? I haven't had mine stripped apart yet but it kinda looks like that's where it would go.
Good question! I just went out and looked, and I have nothing in my car that looks like that. Possibly a seat belt cover? the only thing on my 74 close to it is the color!
Problem solved. I will avoid guessing in the future, felt like a shoe when I heard where it really went.