Learning the hard way. Not all, but most after market parts for these cars are JUNK!! The original part will be the best route. Have a bunch of stuff I bought I never used because it just wasn't quite right. Many dollars later, just spend the money for original, or wait until you can buy it for...
What if you have a complete numbers matching car. Plus build sheet, original window sticker, door sticker, correct vin tag. Everything but the fender tag. How does that hurt the car?