I have the same "build". I have a gap in mine. I don't think you'll have any issues with basic approval. There are some how-to's, I think, that show how you can cover the gap with "For Sale" type signs.
Here are my re-activation pics (FX type armor):
http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/22384-tk-209-esb-conversion-completed-for-re-activation/