Don't know the welding particulars of this. Don't know if this is the area you mention. CLICK
I don't have any parts to look at. I may be way off of the area in question. But here is a try. Feel free to Kibosh or embellish. Actual shape of threaded plate TBD. Flat gasket will seal. This will look ugly with the hood open.
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