Once a car is repainted top and bottom , which is the fad in the incorrect concourse resto these days, no one will know what has or hasn't been repaired.

IF the guy wants the trans he got then tell him it's going to need to be cut on , blending the paint in the tunnel ... which will be hidden from view ... and under the carpet ... again hidden from view .... is not as big a deal as you are making it out to be ...