Help, 4 speed console via automatic console

I have had and done and sold many of these 4 speed consoles . All the top plates are the same...mount the same on all consoles, Yes, I know wood grain non wood grain ETC, that aside they all fit all years. The 4 speed base is different that the Automatic base. An automatic base can be made to work....kinda. I have pictures to compare all side by side and will upload latter....