Lately it seems like I take one step forward and two steps backward. At any rate I solved my dash fitting problem. Also, I am going to try and modify my dash so I have an alignment pin (3/4" box tubing) afixed to the lower edge of my dash that will fit inside a 1" box tubing receiver that I will weld to one of my dash braces. My thinking is that this will eliminate an unsightly end bracket and prevent the dash from rolling during installation. This will also allow for easy install by one person (wife is getting tired of me getting her to hold this end or that)