No, I wasn't suggesting moving the hinges. If you look at the very first pic you show.......the hinge panel appears to come down at a bit of an angle towards the center of the trunk. If you had cut the hinge panel straight across the bottom and then just pulled it over a little, you could have welded it directly to top of tub............I know because I have done a few of these..........LOL!!!........but again, your fitting job is outstanding
