Yeah as Sandaro said, you got floor shift without the full console on all HJ commercials if you optioned a 4 speed. Only Sandman got the full console hence the console brackets being a Sandman identifier in HJ. It's still not proof so to speak as the brackets are easily added later. But if yours looks like it was there for ever it would be a good sign. As for the GTS guards, they didn't just send them out to the dealers with standard gaurds if they ran out, they delayed the car.
Contact HHS as stated, they should be able to tell you what's what and that will give you definite proof hopefully.
It's a great ute regardless! Well bought.