I left a socket wrench inside of the ujoint and put it together. It did ruin the bearings after a while but nothing broke. You might check and see if it happened to you.
That headlamp bar looks like the stamped one that was only used for a very short time in 1930. The forged ends sometimes broke and were not re-welded in the right position. From the photo that is what I came up with.
I sold cars for 50 years. The newer cars have so many blind spots that they NEED back up cameras. There are also many older folks that have arthritis and have a real hard time turning their head. I would get it fixed at a good shop or fix it yourself and move on.
Maybe some of the coments used here are because they don't have the Restoration Guidelines that point out some of the details that make some of the parts worth more than the average one removed off a car that sat in a field for 50-60 years. If they spent $25.00 for the book then they could join...
It is my understanding that you can belong to either or both National clubs with out belonging to a local club. The two different magazines are more than worth the dues even if you are not a active member. The techinical articles and the swap and for sale are great resources.