[Dominik]

Ron,

your idea is probably the neatest. I gave my parts dealer two days to come with an answer, either pan or universal dipstick.
either would have taken two weeks to bring in, if he had responded.

I did cut the crossmember, put the rear sump pan back on, had my dipstick back and two beers.

I bolt the engine in w/o rubber, was happy with this for 7 years in my old car.
vibrations were not annoying, and torsional rigidity improves.
In fact, the old car (RAM) had a cut crossmember as well, to access the sump/pump. I wanted to make a bolt-in, but never did.

Chuck,
no such luck on my 460 from FORD MOTORSPORTS.

thanks for the pic,

Dominik