I'm familiar with the aftermarket dash you have, it vaguely resembles the dash from a '40/1 Ford pickup.
It may be picture quality, but the repro '40 dash doesn't appear to have the openings at either end for the ash trays (online search for pics of originals you'll see what I'm referring to). There are vent outlets made to fit in those square ash tray holes to avoid the under dash apps.