Update-
Several responses suggested a muffler shop could bend things for me to get the neck to work on my '36. Well, I tried three muffler shops and they all told me it couldn't be done without crushing the cap end and the threaded collar.
So that leaves me with a cut and dice operation. AnthonyG's suggestion seems the simplest approach. At any rate, thanks guys for the suggestions.
Oh yes, I called Bob Drake. Talked to "Cole." He said, "No one else has complained about the '36 neck." However, I can send it back but I must pay the return shipping and will be charged a 10% restocking fee.
Tom