CliffyC - thanks for the info, very cool! I ended up buying the necessary pin from Bweavy - GBodyparts. He offers one in stainless. Pretty cheap too considering no need to chase down the correct stuff. Under 20 bucks.
Odd thing is, I've seen a lot of varying info as to the correct hole location for the new pin. To me it appears 1-1/4". I've seen reports of 1-1/8", 1- 1/4" and now 1-5/8". Is it that critical?