that pump access panel should of been factory! I'm going to do the same thing.
what did you use as a seal between the metal?
I forget there is actually a car on top of that beautiful chassis you're putting together
LOL. Any big plans for engine? Keeping B heads on it?
please follow up on how your alignment goes. I find without a ton of caster dialed in mustangs handle terrible. your current plates don't seem to have adjustment. might have to figure something out.