Do you guys think the proposed method in the first sketch will work? the two pieces of steel are already affixed together, so taking them apart to prep is out of the question. Ill attach a second sketch to give you an idea of what i am doing.
Would like more pics and info. How did you pick/get the loader? The 1009 is made for a bigger tractor. Looking at this reference chart, you should be using the 1006.
http://www.wadetractor.com/state/StateCatalogs/Woods/Loaders_01-16-06.pdf