I think making a new pin may be a worthy approach. By the time I bought the steel tube, turned it, removed the old bushings, and cross drill it, the cost me be nearly equal to having a new pin made and straightening the hole.
I doubt I have the right size reamer, I need to check. I only have a few, and the cost of a good reamer is more than what someone would charge to do the job.
I too though it was welded, but it's tough to tell with all the paint globed on over the years. When I blast it down I'll know for sure. Looking at the front bushing, there is a spot weld on the bottom side, but that's all I see. That's why I think it's brazed. The spot weld alone is no way sufficient to deal with that force, and the fit is pretty close between the bushing and the frame.
I'll bring it to a artisan metal shop I work with and have them quote it. I'll let you know how I make out.
Thanks
Mike
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