Thanks for the advice. After thinking about it I think I know a guy, made his own Ti frame (I sold him a Bianchi Volpe frame once), he may have the knowledge or references to evaluate this locally.

As far as CL repair guy, I can usually get a better bead on my welds than the pictures shown of the local repairs, but only when using dad's blacksmith shop and nice welder. If this ends up being a DIY replacement stay, I'll practice brass and silver brazing on a few old frames first. This is a goal for much later.