The tranny does touch in the tunnel. Well really just the rubber cushion on the top does, but I decided to lower the yoke end mount. I can always shim up to final placement...very hard to lower:
So I pulled the cross member out (again, just when you think you have a part on for good) and modified it. I tried to lower it about 3/4" but I ended up at about 7/8". I also made some shims (3/16") while I was at it to have for reassembly:
And add some paint. Nothing Special, just primer and a spray bomb. Hopefully this will allow me to get clearance and fix the angles for the driveshaft. I am confident now that I have some extra wiggle room.
Also looked at my driveshaft. I need to shorten it 3", which I am not concerned about doing. I did however notice that the U-joints I bough a million years ago aren't the right size. Looks like I need 1330 for the rear but I will need a 1310 to 1330 combination for the trans yoke. Guess I ordered the yoke based on the u-joints I had gotten not based on the driveshaft.
I am hoping a combination one is not uncommon. Going to stop at NAPA to day and ask.
Oh... also glassed inside the rear deck crack. Figured I should get this done so when the body is on I don't have to struggle with access:
Up next...assuming I can get u-joints as required, shorten driveshaft, reinstall tranny crossmember, set yoke and pinion angles, install driveshaft....maybe take it for a spin...Ha, now I am getting delusional.
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