I believe what you're seeing is normal. The rear brace is adjustable in the center to change the height of the hood in the center in relation to the cowl. If it were spot welded to the brace that wouldn't be possible.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.