'70 Dart 392 Project; what direction?

I'm familiar with the brackets you mention, but I've honestly never seen brackets for a 4 speed console car. That being said, I have seen that bracket before...

This donor panel came from a ‘70 duster. Contemplating cutting it off but want to make sure it’s not needed first. I’m not inventive enough to imagine what it’s for. Might take a look in the factory service manual to see if it lists anything…

Mike