I looked at it for a while today, and I think Im gonna make 2 reinforcements, the rear is getting a plate cut and made to cover the side back about 6" and break and cover the bottom also total about 10". The front is getting a 2 1/2" strap lapped over the weld seam on the very bottom and tords the front stub about 4" and only welded in 2" segments, and skipping 2" and so on.

No need to do a full weld on a cover plate.

Kasey