Disappearing features! - URL & Google Search windows gone from top panel

I just launched Safari and it has lost the long input box across the top panel (into which I'd type a url) and it's also lost the Google Search input box from right hand end of the top panel (See screen shot). There was nothing I did prior to this change that was different or unusual.
I've tried doing TechTool Deluxe repair and DiskWarrior repair with no success.
Should I reinstall the OS (Snow Leopard)? Surely not just for this one issue - everything else is great.
Is there a Safari installer available somewhere?
Should get another copy of Safari (I have a copy on backup disk) and just copy and paste it into Apps folder to replace the damaged one?
Many thanks in advance for any advice offered.

Oh DOH me!!! Ha haa. Many thanks!! You're so right. That's much better - just like new again.
But why would that have happened suddenly without me using that Customize Toolbar feature before??
Many thanks!

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