Ok, my camera really fought me on getting a clear shot. Here's what I came up with.
You can barely see the tip of the needle just below the bottom of the bed, it sticks past maybe 1/16 to 1/8" at bottom dead center. Sorry for how dark it is. The flash just would not light that area and I couldn't find a flashlight with good batteries.
Position of needlebar at bottom dead center
Position at top dead center
Needle and shuttle at top dead center.
Sorry again for flaking on you. I hope these help.
Rodney
EDIT: I really need to spend some quality time with Ella and a few cleaning supplies. She sews just fine but these pictures are really showing the grime around the needlebar and foot area.