Ok, so I got a little more done last night in the heat.
First, made a jig to keep the alignment of my wheels.
Measured for a possible 6" or 8" stretch
Next, cut away the swingarm while keeping the axle plates
Decided on the 8" stretch to give me plenty of room under the seat for the battery, electrical. Fixed a block in front of the rear wheel to keep it in place at my measurement.
After blowing up my POS grinder and a trip to Lowes for a new one, lots of grinding
My hardtail "kit"
First piece cut and set in place for a look.
That was as far as I got last night. Tonight will be more cutting and fitting. Anybody got advice on notching the tubing to the axle plates? The way I'm doing it just doesn't seem right.