nothing cheap about American repair work other than an American too cheap to afford top drawer American craftsmanship. the repair was likely done long ago by the owner who wasnt exactly into this for the show value, they got it fix fast and cheap but likely appropriate if circumstances only called for a quick inexpensive fix.
the myth of poor American craftsmanship is probably brought about by the buyers of so many P-cars from here in America, in the last 5 years they have been aggressively purchased by Europeans.
the respect and appreciation these cars deserved had not yet reached the average American. Now everyone wants one.
It is only of late that one might go the long way (100%)in a restoration because not only does it make sen$e but it is the right thing to do given the appreciation and enthusiasm these fantastic cars have attracted.
So really it was just a cheap repair job.:)