OK, we've done some pruning of this thread.
Let's try to keep it as compact as possible. Keep posts on topic and full of detail.

When you post, be specific about what didn't fit - give measurements and include pictures if you can.
Be sure to include what year you bought your tub. Rommel will need to know that as there have been changes over the years. Of course recent purchases are most useful as they more closely reflect what's leaving the factory now.
Of particular interest are the areas where the tub meets original parts - tub-to-frame mounts, windshield, hood, fenders and especially the transmission hole in the floor.
The more detailed your evaluations, the more useful it will be to Rommel.