Dash end cover helps seal cockpit

[AZPete]

I noticed a large gap at the ends of the dash that allows outside air (or rattlesnakes!) and wind noise into the cockpit. This is noticeable only in the coupe since topless guys have wind everywhere. At the front of the doors the gap is a triangle that extends up to the inside of the dash and air comes in through the fender/door gap even with the wheel wells installed. Of course I noticed the gap after my third "final" install of the door and had to remove the door again to install this cover, but that's all part of the fun. The left photo shows the aluminum panel I made and the right photo has the finished panel. Next, I'll mount rubber seal to the front inside edge of the door that will seal the door against this new panel, thus blocking outside air and noise. So, before you install your doors, you might want to block off the ends of the dash.

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Oh, before you finish this panel you'll want to drill a hole for the window wires, and add a grommet of course.