Todd
I wouldn't worry about the brace not fitting over that patch, you can bend the arm to give you some clearance.
Looks like you needed more heat for the weld and I would have plated it. Looking at your pic the frame looks like it's also cracked around the bolt hole. Honestly I would be looking for a better frame.
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