Well, an alternative way to accomplish the same thing would be a software change to either
a) create a separate class of user with power to view deleted articles, or b) allow all logged-in users to view deleted pages.
I'd actually prefer:
c) allow a list of ip addresses to use Special:Export on deleted articles
But, whichever is decided, I'd be willing to code it myself.
As for getting admin access, I've already applied for admin access for this purpose. Granted this was several months ago and I've completely reformed myself since then, but a lot of people seem to still hold a grudge against me, so I doubt it will ever happen. Maybe if I set up a few sockpuppets I can eventually get one of them adminned...
Anthony