Alright Im about 75% done with the new mounting scheme. I had to use only tools I have here at my moms house since Im home from school now. So all I have to work with is an electric drill, a hacksaw, and some small clamps. No workbench, no metal files... UGH its hard and sloppy but I got the job done.
Its obviously not totally finished and its a rough draft mock-up right now but you'll get the idea. I think its going to work well, I just hope I used thick enough aluminum for the motor mount.