This my version of a hand built steel body T-bucket that I build. With 2 working doors. I used a 1930 chev cowl and fab everything else.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/f1reb1rd1/004_zps957d4fa0.jpg
Just noticed we live in the same city. Can't help with your problem though. Can't buy anything local!! I've ordered lots from Speedway but never had to return anything. Good luck with the project.