Holy Scot, 33 000 posts? Hats off to you, my good sir
(where's the hats off smiley?)
Anyway, unfortunately, I don't know how to weld and I don't know anybody who does.. Well done though, must have taken some time and effort! By the way, did you manage to take the rubber mountings off intactly? Just wondering really, as I already cut mine off with a knife - but I'd be impressed if anyone did!
So, you don't know of an aftermarket mounting bracket? And any idea about my initial questions?