Looks like you have got a lot done!! Gone on a cruise for Thanksgiving. Fun times!! I like the improvement that you made on the E brake mount. Much better then the tabs. Sounds smart to wait to see if you need access to the tunnel before you close yourself off with a plate. Did you figure out what you are going to build for the trans mount ??? It sounds as if renegade left you hanging once again.
Thanks again for the updates and the pics !!! Good luck on the test fit.