Hey John. Thanks for the kind words. Since we are in Kansas City, we commonly use LMC or Classic Parts. I have found the quality, fit & finish of the aftermarket patch panels, to be very inconsistent and it is a function of whatever is on the vendor's shelf. I have found that a part, that I find to be of high quality, this time, may not be the same quality, the next time I purchase the same part from the same supplier. Once the shelf-stock runs out, it is replenished with new inventory, which is not alway equivalent, to the prior stock.
In closing, a good sheet metal mechanic, can make a silk purse from a sow's ear, so I believe the key is, to some extent, the skill-set of the person doing the welding & top-dressing of the repairs.
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