Help! Do I cut it out??

Here is a picture of a notched tranny cross member from a 4 speed car. Every 4 speed I have ever seen has been notched it this spot, some more some a little less notched. This floor is from a 64 Dart, my 64 dart was notched, the 66 barracuda I parted out was notched, a 65 valiant I recently parted out was notched. In fact every early 4 speed I have ever looked at was notched. Dartman if you have one that isnt notched I like to see a picture