Body fitment issues

[Ted G]

Having a few "early" issues with the body fitment. Last weekend I decided to "pre-fit" the body just to make sure I had proper clearances etc. After putting on the body, I realized how tight of a fit it is from the front to rear.

Also, I found that my body sits a little too high near the dashboard and passenger side of the cubby area. You'll see in the pictures, I have a little trimming I need to do on the firewall extension on the passenger side (orange line). This might be the problem in the dash area.

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The Breeze firewall cubby wall seems to sit a little high also and may need to be trimmed as the bulb seal is completely squished along the cubby wall and still rides high mainly on the passenger side.

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Before I do any trimming, wanted to get a little feedback from the forum. Other than this, everything looks pretty good.

Thanks in advance,

[Jeff Kleiner]

The body dictates the dashboard position, not the other way around. Yes, you need to trim the extension and also put bulb seal on it—-while you’re at it cut the windshield notch in it down 1/2-3/4”. If the cubby bulb seal is fully compressed it’s walls are too high.

Good luck!

Jeff

[Ted G]

Thanks Jeff!

[cc2Arider]

I really like the "hammer tone" finish on your aluminum panels :)
Craig C

[Ted G]

I really like the "hammer tone" finish on your aluminum panels :)
Craig C

Thanks Craig, I just did some of them as I am polishing the ones in the engine bay.