You have your hands full in this restoration. Epoxy is the only way to go with the gluing because it is great for perfect and not so perfect joints that need a filler. I use fumated silica (Cabosil) for a thichner as it provides a good structural strong filler. Add to suit.
From what I recall the traps on these Swifts were wood and screwed into the chin for easy replacement to different lenghts. I think the aluminum was not original.
Here is a shot of a Big Bee in Feb 1958 issue of Boat Sport - wood traps are evident at least on this model.
http://www.boatsport.org/BSC/c65.jpg
Here is page 37 from the same issue with an add for the Big Dee looks like stepped trap design
http://www.boatsport.org/BSV65/p37.jpg
Post pics of your progress
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