Can anyone tell me if the early 88&#039;s had the shift pattern plate on the dash?  Mine doesn&#039;t even have holes drilled for the plate.

Also, did the early 88&#039;s have the raised  rib that went down the sides of the front frame casting? My &#039;49 has the ribs as well as my &#039;50. The 47 doesn&#039;t have the ribs and I am thinking that either they were added at a later date or my front frame has been replaced with a newer one.