Early "A" body console

Ok, what am I missing. I bought a console for my 66 Barracuda and with the help of the FABO community, I installed it. It must be right, because it works and fits beautiful. The new carpet set and how the console carpet skirt fits, is where I have my issue. The 4 speed console has a cut-out for the shifter floor bump, but the carpet doesn't completely cover the cut out.

On a "B" body, there's a cover for this, but I've never seen (or noticed) a cover on an "A" body console.

Please enlighten me