Wtf gm

[ZiggyL78]

I'm detailing my L78 Nova. I installed the original style fan and noticed when I put it back together that there was a plate made up that bolts to the rad support and the fan shroud. I figured the previous owner had made this up and I was going to get the right part as it looks Mickey Mouse. I was shocked when my parts guy told me it was the right part from GM. I'm going to make something up that looks more professional. I'd like everything to look stock but there is know way I'm going with this plate. I think only a Nova Guru will notice the difference. Was every Nova BB done this way?

Thanks