I can see both sides of this discussion.
1. if a part is historically incorrect then positive feed back with positive effort towards correcting the fault (as much possible) would be commended.
2. having 4 53 panel trucks (parts of any ways) i made a template of the lower panel below the rear doors.I checked with the other panels to ensure it was correct.all were different and none matched the contour of the barn doors which i bought at a swap meet that came from another panel.
having endured all this it's safe to say that they look similar.however all were hande made on the assembly line. frustrating ,yes , end of the world ,if you let get to you. ive been working on old stuff for some years it continues to amaze me how a part i would assume was punched out of the same machine could be so different.which i know has wear,that explains the difference.i have a cj-7 that says joop instead of jeep on the cowl stamp. i'm sure it is from wear after stamping that panel thousands of times.i guess thats what make them so endeared to all of us.who knew that?
tom
