You can see in this photo before the option of the column shift 1947- early 48 truck period there is no hump. There is a different bracket assembly as well. The column support nuts are square and fit in a recess to provide clearance (tight).
https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/17058543159/in/album-72157651718017649/
Once the column shift was introduced the bracket, dash all changed.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/17056942878/in/album-72157651722976780/
Brackets showing correct nuts/washers. Often if the original, un-modified bolts are in place and you loosen them without liberal let-go being used, they turn or snap. If they turn, they often damage the column support under the dash. This area collects a lot of dirt and moisture over the years. On the end of the bracket you can see, adjustment and tabs which get damaged.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/29357264511/in/album-72157631868452754/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/8129347267/in/album-72157631868452754/
Here you can also see the difference in the gauge clamp brackets, early gauges are unique.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/13748869504/in/album-72157631868452754/
Another column support bracket, this unique to the COE models.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/32593170513/in/album-72157631868452754/
This is the 54-55 1st version, cost saving in all it's glory here.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/19621702721/in/album-72157631868452754/