How about that steel dash that goes from chassis to hood !
1 piece, clean, solid sweet!
On the rules question of the engine plate - the original hole has to be there. You are allowed to strengthen that area, but the original hole must be intact. It is the only way a Tech can check it. It may seem like a silly rule, but there are reasons for it. If you want to build yours that way Jim it is your prerogative,You have a great build going on here , I'm not bashing! however anyone watching this thread should know that engine plate mod is not legal.