Ya after pondering this question for about a week now I've decided there is no way to do it, unless a dip like you mentioned.
This is my first restoration, other stuff has just been custom builds, and I always want to be a perfect as possible. If/When I ever sell this thing I want it to be very nice.
But like I said, first resto so it is a learning experience.
Also, just want to say thanks to everyone on here, been searching around on everything too, I'v got a bunch info just from yalls old posts.
And sorry in advanced for any Newbie questions or comments.
-LGringo
