Roadster Dash Instructions - Bending "edge"

[Gumball]

The build manual references a need to "bend the edge" of the Roadster instrument panel. Does this mean the pre-bent edge along the bottom (in the event that it wasn't pre-bent) or does it refer to bending the ends of the tabs that are put behind the door hinges? Pictures would be particularly helpful in providing a response and I welcome non-FFR folks to post their photos.

[LuckyWinner]

I have the same question and also when you bent it what did you use and how do you know how much to bend it.

[cobrajj]

Trial fit, curved the ends around a paint can to get the proper bend, then formed the final reverse tab bend to go behind the hinge bracket. Jim

[timp2]

Same thing with the bend. Bent the dash at the marks to 90 degrees first then bent the remainder of the end around a 1 quart paint can. Bending the ends is simple and easy but I remember being very uneasy before I started the bends.

[CDXXVII]

I am working with a blank dash and want to be sure I cut the proper size holes. I am using the Factory Five Racing Electric Gauge Set.

I was planning on cutting 2 1/8" holes for the smaller guages and 4" holes for the larger guages.

I want to be certain that they are not too loose yet still have enough room for the dash covering.

[gastonleg]

Same challenge here, but to top it off I'm using a Casey Design dash which is much thicker. Im honestly intimidated with the bending part. Does anyone know if heat would help make it easier or is it a no-no? Any help is appreciated.

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