True indeed!
Now, I know it's a sore point, but it's about that time in the thread where you're asked for more pics, so ...
Pics of the problem areas and bits missing are a bonus. You never know who'll see them and be able to help out in some form or fashion. Plus it can be therapeutic. Bare the wounds to all - and the encouragement that follows will help you get it back on the road and cruise happily, as it was initially intended.