I have know idea what "less than 2.5 mil gap between the rod and the plate" means.
You can straighten them easily. If you want to use the truck for around town and you want to be able to make it all the way home, I suggest that you straighten them.
Carl


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