I think the extension change from original is subtle enough that most public viewers wouldn't notice. A COE purist would quickly zero-in on it. If you are not going 100% original, I would work with it as it is. I hate to say it but the windshield is a real hack job. After a wreck or reconstruction, getting the windshield to fit well can be a pistol. Unfortunately the center division was removed so it makes it even more difficult to deal with.
I watched 2 men put a new reproduction floor in a 65 Chevy 1/2 ton. There was a lot of hand trimming to make it a good fit. They used a low power MIG welder and made small welds then switched to the opposite side for more small welds. You have to be careful not to overheat the metal to prevent warpage. A little bit of grinding to get the weld somewhat flat and appear uniform. An all day job. The weld quality was strong but it was obvious it had been welded. My point is, labor cost is where the money goes. A shop can't afford to put their best welder on a job where the owner is, let's say, frugal. This is when they bring out the trainee.
Last edited by buoymaker; 07/18/20224:25 AM.
"Adding CFM to a truck will only help at engine speeds you don't want to use." "I found there was nothing to gain beyond 400 CFM."
