Don't worry about reshaping it, enjoy the extra clearance.I pull the front plate when I change the oil. It's not bad. Bolts will likely be a little extra tight.
The trick will be getting it back on. Oh, and reshaping the 3/16" steel without a torch. I might have to take it to a shop.
Get a die grinder bit and open up the holes a little, it will work in a drill if you don't have a die grinder.
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