Stop in for a cup of coffee

actually, the original was oval holes wasn't it?
Front Lower Core Support Brace. installs between the front frame rails, under the factory radiator. Can replace the factory thin sheet metal support or can be installed on top of the factory core support. Adds rigidity to the extreme front of the factory frame rails. 1967-1975 Mopar A-Bodies
All the gaps and slight oversize is there to allow for this...