Welcome.
Here's a link to my build thread. Starting on page 12 you can see how I pancaked my hood and what I did with the bracing. I'm also making mine tilt and have found it to be very stiff with what I have done so far.
I will probably add some spots to the front and rear cross braces for some added support.
Kim
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107