Make 2 new end brackets from chunks of 3 1/2 x 5" x 5/16" angle iron I had on hand. This is a little heavier than what I cut off but it has more work to do so all good. The distance from center to center of the mount holes (7/16") for the 3/8" gr. 8 cap screws is 28 3/4". To provide some horizontal movement for alignment purposes, I chose to make the 7/16" holes into 1" elongated slots with a 28-3/4" end to end center. BTW: vertical adjustability (if needed) will be done by adding washers as shims between the two rubber shock washers and the trans tail-housing. Note: with vertical adjustment in mind, it is imperative not to suspend/mount the trans too high from the outset, otherwise you'd have to put a shim between the chassis mount brackets and the new trans ears you just welded on. Does this make any sense?
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