Thanks Kevin, I may try the angle framework. I have to mock up the 2 on a temp basis to see if I can even leave the engine in the original location.
I have thought about the lettering but not decided as of yet. My first thought and most likely will be to paint it exactly the same as my 41 and 47 pickups.

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