[Fred A]

I have a '40 Deluxe with the early radiator side vents. Both sides are rusted at the bottom and have found donor vents with good bottoms. Planning on welding the good bottoms onto the good uppers. Is it a better method to cut the uppers and lowers at the same line near the bottom and butt weld, or is there another way leaving tabs made from the hidden metal for a lap weld on the side? The early sides are not reproduced and I prefer the most correct parts I can find. Of corse I'm finding many more late pieces in fine condition. With as many distressed pieces as I find, surely others have repaired them. Thanks: Fred A