Thanks, guys. That's why I asked ... I had read lots of stories about these pans just not fitting or looking right. To my untrained eye, it would seem like a pretty easy part to get right, but that's not what I've read online. I'll see if it can be saved. The dent is visible, for sure, but the leak has always been miniscule (obviously, since I've lived with it for nearly 30 years).
Again, the responses and ideas are appreciated.