Rallye Dash Frame Question

[Toxic Orange 493]

I just picked up a rallye dash frame a few weeks ago and just finished sandblasting it. There is a small vertical piece of the frame between the opening where the gauges are and the air conditioning vents below the radio. It has what looks to me like an odd bend in it. The area is circled in the two pictures below. In looking at the dash, there doesn't look like any other areas are bent or pulled. I am just trying to figure out if this bend belongs in the dash.
Thanks!

 

[SgtSuperbird]

There is a '68 frame with air, for sale on eBay right now. The detailed pictures seem to show that strange bend you have circled. If I could figure out how to copy a link from my phone, I would - but I can't.

(Pictures 10 & 11)

 

[BeepBeepRR]

https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopa...allye-dash-frame-super-nice-condition.140148/

 

[WesleyK]

Here’s my 68 frame, non a/c .

 

[Toxic Orange 493]

https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopa...allye-dash-frame-super-nice-condition.140148/

I searched the interior forum before I posted this thread, but didn't think to search the for sale forum. Thank you for digging up that post.

 

[Toxic Orange 493]

Here’s my 68 frame, non a/c .

Thank you for posting the picture. It confirms it should be that way. Looks like mine just needs straightened out a little bit.

 

[Toxic Orange 493]

There is a '68 frame with air, for sale on eBay right now. The detailed pictures seem to show that strange bend you have circled. If I could figure out how to copy a link from my phone, I would - but I can't.
(Pictures 10 & 11)

Found the auction and it is the same too. Thank you for helping to confirm it.