Super Stock Barracuda questions

Page 45 of the "Authentication Guide" shows a pic claiming to be of an original auto shifter in one of the cars. Assuming it's correct & recognizing there was no real consistency in the builds, I'd say it's safe to assume the cable went anywhere under the mini-console, depending on who was assembling the particular car...
Yes, that is the correct shifter and console. See the Darts did not have the hole in floor so Hurst made a hole. On the Barracuda I am trying to find out if the factory left the hole for the factory console linkage and use that for the cable or it was not stamp and hurst grilled a hole.
Anybody?