67 console factory AC car vs Non AC

[1965GTFB]

Is there a difference between the console on a factory AC car vs a Non AC car? The attached pics shows the 2 consoles I have. Top one(longer) came out of the car being restored, originally a non AC car. Bottom one(shorter) is out of factory AC car. The shorter on looks like it was cut so I wasn't sure if that was by a PO or the factory to clear the under dash AC parts.
Reason for asking is, now with the factory AC in the originally non AC car the console that was original to the car does not seem to fit. The extended panel on the PS does not clear the AC.

 

[janschutz]

The factory cut the non AC console short to fit the air vent that blows at the feet.

 

[1965GTFB]

The factory cut the non AC console short to fit the air vent that blows at the feet.

Any idea of correct spot to make the cut? Both sides? Cut in same place for both 67&68?
If Murphy was a factory AC car with a console then I bet Laurie knows the answer.

 

[janschutz]

Just past the back console box wall. Do not cut to close to the slots that hold the tabs for the back wall. Both sides are the same length.