Paul,  can we run the brace straight from the top of the gear socket
on a line to  the Barry Mount.   Where it intersects the rear beam,
just cut and weld  to both sides of the beam.  Maintain the straight
line to the Barry.   Why not?     I think it would look very good.
CLEAN!!!    I can do this today if you like it.       Jerry

You could probably get away with that but it is not right.
Why not just put the x in there?