I really appreciated the help too.
Measuring and masking it off, had removed some of the subbracing Friday.
Initial cuts are well inside what we expected the ultimate dimensions were. Kept the cuts small and closed the hood frequently to judge measurements.
Really couldn't decide about covering or leaving out in the open until we saw what we had to work with when we got it to close. I will be looking to see what it would take to cover the blower and intake.
Next major hurdle was the intake and Throttlebody. Inexperienced worker was a barrier, a few unnecessary dings and scratches
And here is the hood closed, next stop body shop