The whole center of the support has to be cut out except the top edge just underneath the metal that is bent back. If not the trans will not sit high enough to get the correct driveline angle. I did not cut the entire support in half. I'm sorry. I can't find the other pics. I then cut a piece of 1/4" steel and made a bridge that went from one side to the other and is the same height as the top edge piece and welded it on both sides and along the back top edge. I then cut a piece of 3/16" steel and laid it across the top of the whole opening hammered and tack welded it in place for extra support.