slant window header installation questions

[Tom Bellfoy]

I'm presently working on my Victoria header install and wondering if anyone could possibly assist me with some information. The wood in my header was non-existent from sitting out with no roof and in the bush for so many years. I am a member of the Victoria Association having purchased all the past Bustle newsletters and the two books offered by the association. I am in need of some pictures or installation ideas on installing the steel portion of the header cover. A gentleman from the U.S.A. sent me up his old wood header to which I am very grateful. I was able to make an almost exact copy of and have temporarily installed it on the steel framework. The wood header has approx. a 17 degree angle which I copied exactly. this along with another angled piece is now attached to the back of the wood header. this last piece goes on with seven flathead wood screws. My questions are

1. the metal header has slotted holes at the top that would fasten to the header - but where exactly does it attach to ?

does the edge of the metal header at the top line up ? at the middle of the two pieces ? any pics available ?

2. The bottom of my metal header was totally rusted out and I dont know how deep it should be - I think it should match up with the bottom of the steel angled piece which the wood header attaches to - is that correct ?

3. If it does match up - is there supposed to be a gap ?

4. if it does match up - does the windshield hinge attach to the metal or is there some wood or other material sandwiched in between ?
5. there is also a wood piece that attaches to the front of the header, how thich is that piece ?

Thanks much

Tom