Bill - I'm with Craig on your new front panel doesn't look right for your '52. headscratch

Before you start working on it, can you post the vendor and part number of the panel you got? I'm seeing a distinct difference between your original front panel and the new one.

~ Dan
1951 Chevy 3 window 3100
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