Aod bent shifter base...easy fix?

I'm looking for an aod for my 1990 lx project. I currently have a 4cylinder, t-5 in it. I have found one for $75 in good working order. The only thing is he stated that the shifter base was bent a little when it was taking out. I'm not familiar with auto's that much, I've always had 5spds.

Is this something that would easily be fixable, or could it be replaced? How would this possibly hinder performance?