Dash Fit and Fuel Filler questions

[FredG]

I thought I would post this as 2 subjects but not sure if it is appropriate or allowed, so you get one.

I am rolling happily along with my build, the wonderful days and the cursing days that you finally finish and look back and say I did it.

I have two quick questions.
1) When test mounting my dash it does not go to the top of the mounting hoop due to the gauges stopping it in the back. Is this ok, or do I need to be making adjustments? (picture attached)
2) When running the fuel filler tubes there is not a 90 degree tube, just what I assume is the one that works with the 427 models .. I assume I can just cut it and assemble it from there? (picture atteched)

Confirming this is a 289.

Thanks as usual for all of the help.

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Fred