Nuts, it did not work out so well. The bottom head lug ended up rocking on the head tube and getting the tang that located on the underside of the down tube didn't bend due to so much movement. I am attempting to bend the tang down toward the front wheel if it were in place. I will see if I can clamp the lug to the head tube to keep it from rocking.
On another topic, had a great 30 miler today. Knocked off early and took advantage of a day without rain.