John,, the cruise was GREAT,,,, thanks for asking,,, Glad to hear and see your progress. I too did about a 7 to 8 % setback,,, yours just looks further back in the photo's. I decided against motor plates,, using solid mounts in stock side mount location, plus solid mid mounts, solid trans mount and may use solid front mounts (like 1955 style)...
Glad your front suspension gremlins are being worked out...
Talk soon.
Charles