[mrtexas]

Haven't had much dealings with Howell sheet metal. I did live in Beaumont where Howell's and Carline are both located for 35 years. Both are sheet metal shops making antique car sheet metal. I got to know Paul, the owner of Carline quite well. Paul only sells wholesale. He has been making and selling sheet metal parts for 20+ years fir Model T and A. A few for v8s as well. He isn't a car guy and makes the parts as he always has. Probably doesn't get much feedback from actual customers using his products. Much of the stuff doesn't fit very well but something may be better than nothing. Carline supplies most of the major Model A/T suppliers with sheet metal parts.

I don't think the fit of the parts will improve unless the wholesale buyers demand it. I'd also recommend buying the sheet metal from retailers to avoid direct dealings with Howell's.