Okay, dash installation was successful! I ended up loosening the cluster and working the fitment for a while and got the hood bolts through the slotted holes. In all, I am pleased with the results. The seats are back in, awaiting transport to the upholstery shop. More on that in a bit.
I now have a question about the rear window adjustment. With the battery re-installed I was able to operate the windows with all the trim installed and have another "opportunity" to pull the back seat out on the driver side as the rubber sealing block hits the exterior mounting block and chrome trim at the area marked.
I am going to open up the blue books to look at adjustments, but I know from the removal of the glass to grease all the tracks and gears that there are two adjustable mounting points, one on the bottom and another a little higher up near the back wheel well. Will try adjusting, but has anyone had similar experiences and found a fast adjustment?
Update on the upholstery. I ordered from KHM at the end of February and wrote to them in mid-March asking for an update and was told it wold be 30 days from time of order. I asked for another update at the end of March and after several days waiting was told that production was delayed due to COVID case increases in Germany (we all understand that). I finally wrote again and was told that the items were waiting for customs clearance in Germany and this week received notice that the entire package is with DHL for shipping. Hopefully, shipping will be faster than other DHL experiences.
Also placed an order with SMS Auto Fabrics this week for white headliner, so all the parts should arrive in the next few weeks for delivery, along with the car to the upholstery shop.