Sweet looking truck! I have one in similar condition, and at car shows, folks walk past all of the resto-mods and swarm around my original-looking beater.
While you did a nice job on a tough spot, I would have been just as happy to see your truck with the over-extended character intact.
Carl


1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission