304 Fan Shroud

Anyone know if anything goes in the small slots on the edge of this shroud? About to plate over the damaged mounting holes with a flange of aluminum strap.

 

Not on my '75.

 

I dont recall anything with my 73, but I have a unique way of putting mine back together. I work my way through the pile, remembering each thing goes. As I approach 50 you can imagine the urgency of completing this before my mind gets tired of storing unused memories. Then my Super Jeep becomes a "Would be awesome finished" add on Craigslust.

 

Mine has that. I repaired it a few times with fiberglass

 

I've has success at repairing worse breaks than yours using 3M Panel Bond (#8115). Its expensive and requires a special dispensing gun, so I save up several projects before I get the kit out. I used wax paper and some masking tape to shape the repair area as the suff is semi-liquid/runny until it cures.
I used some large washers after the repair and all has been good.
-Donny

 

I'll epoxy these plates and fill missing sections with more epoxy. Should be more than fine. Trimmed fender washers would have worked but I think this will look cleaner.

 

nice job... paint it and call it done