Ok, here's some "long overdue" pics for those of you wanting to see some. A front shot with the bucket still full of tools used to cut off and reinstall the cutting edge and install the toothbar. Also a close-up of the bolt hole reinforcing plate on the inside of the bucket.
Wow pretty impressive patience and diligence. It looks like it paid off. Nice work and now you have a proper configuration which surely gives peace of mind.