Topic: 1967 Dash fitment. Commonly poor?

[1967 eight barrel]

I am starting re-assembly on my Shelby's dash. The cluster doesn't seem to want to seat completely flush to the dash on the left side. Is this a common issue that requires fitting for the heater control panel? It has a very small gap, and I can't seem to see anything that would keep it from seating.

                                                                                                              -Keith

[67gta289]

Repo, NOS, original, or original rechromed?

[1967 eight barrel]

Original, re-chromed. I also went and borrowed a reproduction. Same issue. The cluster is straight. I thought about the process causing an issue. It was done by Vacuum Ornamental in Michigan,
                                                        -Keith

[67gtasanjose]

I seem to recall a few cars having a shim stock behind the heater control mounting at the upper end.

Maybe post a picture of the fitment issue? Dash pad shrinkage (original pads) can cause some issues too, very common.

[1967 eight barrel]

The left hand side where the lower screw goes, as well as the left speedometer ring doesn't fit as well as I'd like.