Hood hinge attachment question w/PICTURES

[FONT=&quot]Has anyone ever had to make repairs to the hood like this? ItÂ’s for my 69 Swinger. I have already detached the bracket with the nuts and put new nuts in, it seems like this hood has been on and off about a gazillion times. I was thinking about putting a piece of 10 ga. on the back side of the hood and spot welding it in. I would create the same oval openings before I welded it in. What do you guys suggest?
















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