Also - the battery had been moved to under the hood and I want to put it back under the floor. The opening in the floor piece had the turn down flange at each end smashed flat, and the cover was installed with the tabs smashed flat to secure it for good. So I am sure the cover should hook at one end and the tabs at the opposite end should be vertical and would push in snuggly. I "think" the floor piece needs to have the one turn down flange straightened out to properly hold the cover. I have attached a bunch of pictures hoping someone can tell me what if anything needs to be reshaped.
Brendan 1940 Chevrolet 1/2-Ton Pickup Restoring Dad's old truck In the Gallery Forum