Bill...we have an old school shop in my town [Hudson, NY]...they can fix a lot of issues like this. The shop is called Sausbier's Awning...Hudson, NY...call there and ask for Bob, tell him I sent you.
518-828-3748
http://www.sausbiers.com/
*sometimes it is hard to catch him...very busy shop...if you need help connecting let me know...i could also show him your photos and see what he says.
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