The original center hood piece was bent likely from something falling on the tractor. The replacement shows the support has been pushed down.

The rear of the battery tray can be seen to be bent down. I'm not sure I could make it perfect so the easiest option is to make a couple of spacers to prop it up to the correct height.

The replacement hood panels are on for a test fit they will get bead blasted and painted. They are quite nice and should only need a bit of tweaking and adjustment.

After a bit of attention and prep the hood panels are drying in the outdoor paintbooth.

The hood panels are ready for decals

The air cleaner cap really showed how bad it was with the newly painted hood. I had a box of assorted caps and things from a sale that happened to have a very nice replacement.

Original factory photos show the air cleaner stack and cap were silver, and it does look nice painted that way.

Once the seat is on this could be the view from it.