not sure how to fix this

AbodyBB said

Looking at the photo it looks like you might be able to use the reinforcement without any welding and grinding.

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I was going to say... if the base of the mirror covers the nastiest part and holes, then bend up a 14-11ga backer plate that extends 1/2"-1" outside the weak area, to bolt the mirror to and get on with life.