What is this Shield / Bracket?

[Skreddy]

I have this shield or bracket for my 71; I cannot figure out where it goes from looking through pics. It was in a box with the battery mount but that doesn’t mean much. I assume it’s some kind of splash guard or heat shield. Just trying to sort stuff out for paint and this one’s got me.

 

[Living in the Past]

Believe that has been bent and should be flat. Splash guard in the engine compartment. Check the frame on left side of the engine. Large hole will fit over a rivet on the frame and other two hole will line up with fixed nuts on either of that rivet.

 

[skidplate]

Attaches to the frame under the steering box. My '75 is identical. Bend is supposed to be there.

 

[Skreddy]

I will check those spots out. My first thought based on size and shape was actually a steering box guard. If that’s the case; guess it goes in the matte black pile!