Yes I did read where the hole is on the side and I do have a brand new 4-speed console for it as well. However, I was under the impression that if you were using a console you do not use the pice that you have shown above, that would be for a non-console 4-speed application. Also, my friend right near me has a 67 GTO all original 4-speed car w/console, so I will look his over closely before I begin...