67 Cuda Dash Installation Question

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Brewski

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I removed the dash on my 67 Barracuda fastback about 4 years ago during restoration. When re-installing the dash panel a couple of days ago, I noticed the dash frame-to-cowl interface left a gap of about 1/8" (see pictures below) across the joint. Question: is this the correct interface or should the gap be filled with some sort of sealer or weatherstrip?
 

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Mine didn't come with anything but dust and debris in it. Just got it back on yesterday and understand that the windshield gasket covers/hides the gaps on installation.

Now, you got me curious. . .think I'll go fit the gasket and see what it looks like there.
 
Here you go- great coverage on the vertical posts inside as well as the gaps and the end of the dash. You can see that the bolts and gap are covered.

This is a '68 gasket for the stainless trim. . .looks like it glues at the bottom mid 2/3rds rather than cupping an edge like the rest of the opening.
 

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