That particular arrangement of parts is stamped flat stock steel. The factory ones held up OK for quite a while amazingly enough. I can see where an aftermarket one could be sloppy.
You may be able to disassemble it and work the metal until everything fits tighter, or look for good used originals.


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