Frame connector issue

On my 74 Duster driver's side, there's a large "bump" in the tbar crossmember (see pic), about right where the front of a connector should be placed. I'm planning to do the BBD 2x3 setup but am unsure of how to handle the front here. Anyone have pics of what they've done? Is this typical of later (73-up) cars or just mine? I guess I could grind the whole thing off since I'd be welding on a new plate anyway, but if there's a better way please let me know.

Thanks,
Super70bird

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