Originally Posted by Uncle Brad
Opinion- I think the factory worker repaired something (in your story), but I do not know how stringent quality control was (in your storyline)
Brad

Especially a panel, that is covered and normally not seen.
And structurally unimportant.

Originally Posted by Uncle Brad
Fact- Times were lean and resources were valuable and scarce (assuming you mean this factory worker was in an auto factory WWII-Korean Era). Things were repaired.
Brad

1953,1954 Era

Thanks for taking the time.

1954 Chevrolet 3105 Deluxe Panel Truck
w/Factory HYDRA-MATIC