[Neil Mylar LakewoodCA]

I used a 3/8 inch piece of steel.
I bought it at home depot.
It was 2 inches wide and 36 inches long.

I cut out a piece that was 1 and 1/4 inches wide by 7 and 1/2 inches long. The plans called for (3/8 X 1 X 7).

That is a good idea. I will put a bottom piece on the original one, without the rubber.

I'll post another picture with that lower bracket on, plus the dash rail when I am finished.