Thanks fellas! It is a done deal.
Z's at the horns per suggestions. 5/16" dowel extensions, put the shims (CA to perimeter 3/8" wide mount) under the rear servo screws.
I'm going with conventional attachment to servo arm.
Chronical thread of this project is started and will continue to share the project and lessons learned. CHILI PEPPER MX in spad section http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1482820&key=