Cowl brackets

I'm about to start cutting the front frame/inner fender area apart on the ye duster something doesn't seem right,the cowl to inner fender brackets have a gap between the brackets and the cowl. I want to see if anyone has any pictures / measurements if the bracket is supposed to have a gap or is supposed to be tight to the cowl.this car was in a pretty substantial collision and has the front end front another car welded on them the k member forward. Anytime input or pictures would be greatly appreciated, and if anyone has a measurement from cowl to rad support would help allot too. It looks like the spot welds have broke both sides but is consistent between both sides