Oh what a day...

My friend had a Mccloud hydraulic clutch in a 65 Barracuda. Same thing, firewall flexing. So we looked and came up with a slant six transmission support bracket from the shock tower to the firewall. Worked and later found out that others did the same thing.
Have a picture of what you talking about? I’d love to brace it better as well.

As for the switch, I have to have one to pass safety. No switch, no plate.

Riddler