got the motor stabbed in today.. took a few select cusswords, a couple of pry bars and a small head ache but all in all its in!
(sorry about the large pics, my work comp wont do the thumbnails)
(oh and sorry about the quality of pics, my phone lense was dirty)
i decided i would go ahead and tackle the task of building a lift plate. now this thing is purely function over beauty so dont knock it! it took about 1.5hrs start to finish. plamsa, hand grinder, welder and a drill press.