Thanks for the positive comments. Yes, it is a 5-piece set and as John notes the bottom is last. The pieces I got were very roughly cut and were certainly not ready to install. Unfortunately I don't know who supplied it originally as I got it in a big box of parts I bought ages ago. Based on many of my recent parts-purchasing experiences, I doubt that what one buys today will be much different.
As for the Dust that Mr Hudson thinks he sees, I can assure you that it is just the glint of flash off the pixie-dust I sprinkled throughout to make it look "just-so"...
Actually, as I said to Garth, I don't go for perfection, just a consistent level of detail and finish. Making everything perfect to satisfy some Pebble Beach Judge isn't really something I care that much about. It all started with replacing the old, tired rad with a new aluminum unit and as many Pantera projects go, I figured "while I'm in there..." I was really just trying to clean it up so it all looked consistent when I opened the front hood.
Mark
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