[ScottH]

Thanks for all the great info, much appreciated. Pretty sure I am good 2 go once spring shows up & I can tear her down & start putting it all back correctly.

Raidmagic, you may be ok, depending on the trans, or at least thats a guess. I say that because the Saginaw that came with this truck has a torque tube tailshaft. I mention this because it has some extra casting holes on the back lower part of the trans, which is causing most of the issue here. Apparently this trans was originally in a 81-82 camaro/firebird. Hope that helps, good luck with ur project.

Scott