[floydr]

Maybe try Bakersfield, Go to the shops with money in hand if you have been getting no where with calling. Which it sounds like. Ask the forklift repairmen if they know of anyone that has an old DC forklift motor. I understand The asking in person money in hand works sometimes.

When I call repair shops or forklift scrappers they all seem confused and say something like "No, we repair motors, we don't sell motors" like I'm crazy for asking.

Write down what you are trying to do, maybe people will understand.
keep an eye out for deals craigslist, bulletin board, friends, family, co workers etc
later floyd