Holes in Dash

[Brew14u]

I took the dash pad off of my 1969 Camaro and was surprised to find 17 holes that appear to have been drilled in the metal dash under the dash pad.  The holes are spaced apart, generally in two rows, but not precisely spaced.  They appear to have been drilled from the inside of the dash to the outside based on the burr that remains on some of them.  They are not the holes used for the dash pad mounting studs.  I've had several 1969 Camaros, but never noticed anything  like this before.  I doubt they are factory.  Has anyone else seen anything like this?  Any idea what purpose they may have served?  I doubt it matters, but mine is a standard interior.

[Brew14u]

Only one picture made it through with the original post.

[camaronut]

Looks like someone screwed the dash pad onto the metal dashboard from behind instead of using the correct mounting tabs.

[Brew14u]

I hadn't thought of that, but you may be right.  Thanks.

[Brew14u]

Good call, I think you are right.  From the inside out, it looks like the head of the fastener deterred the rust.  I hate that someone did this to an otherwise unmolested camaro.