You have an amazing truck! Such a gift to have something so original with so much family history. I wish my '51 was that original. That brazing on the front pan is a pretty typical repair of sheet metal for the time period (prior to MIG). It certainly has a story to tell in its own right. I love the West Coast mirrors. I'm planning to install them on my truck, too.
Thank you so much Brian! That is good information to know on the brazing. Originally, I wasn't a fan of the WCS mirrors and wanted original single mirror in the stock location. But I've come to appreciate them. They are quite spendy now.