split bus nose

[regis101]

Greetings. Have seen replacement panels for the nose. Does anyone know if they are full length and width with the flanges, or do they set inside the edges. Probably spot weld it on? Mine has damage to the passenger door post. Gonna replace the post from floor to windshield. The nose is presentable but the rest is so clean that it has to be done. The passenger door buckled abit, about 3/4". It closes but takes a good push. I may try to push out the post before ripping it out using a hydraulic ram. As for the nose, maybe I'd have to cut it away but leave an inch or so of metal for the nose skin to mount to?The windshield pillars are good and the bottom pieces and floor is good. Any help or tips would be appreciated. Thanks