Well,, my take is , he s doing everything possible to save the car(restoration), and NOT cutting cowl number and radiator support out and placing it on a donor car(a rebody) lets not hijack this thread, as this topic will always be brought up!! and has been 50 times a year.. there is a clear distinction to the two.
Why we care?? i dont.. only the owner,, and future buyer should care.. my 2 cents.

jc