Will it work like this

Could they have sent you the wrong year control?

at some point it changed to this
maybe it doesn’t make a difference

I've about given up on repo parts also. Lately been getting parts from s.wap meet section of the forum.
Picked up original headlight bucket, door lock, ignition, ignition bracket, 235 motor mounts, fuse holder, regulator, gauge light sockets,
original is my first choice now.
But I have probably put a few overseas kids through college in the past few years.
To thier credit Classic and others have the refund process perfected.