Got a bit done today. Bought a rotary tool and attempted to cut the cladding with it...would have took me a week (probably because the tool was of the cheap variety). So I broke out the big gun...
Sawzall's rock!
Un-needed plastic!
Cladding...new and improved
Tape removed and cleaned up a bit...
Instant 4 inches of front end clearance and improved approach angle!!!!!
If I have time tomorrow I will be installing it and placing that new cladding piece in storage!