fenderwell headers question

Going to be running a 440 with Hooker 1 7/8 fenderwells. Took the inner fenders out and held one in there. Looks like the brace between the rocker and frame is in the way.


Wondering what others have done. Just hack a hole in it? Or take it out? and did you put any other kind of bracing back in that area or is it just fine with out it?

Thanks for the help.