47-59 Hardest part of a 235 with a T-5 conversion

[daveshilling]

After everything I've read so far, it looks like locating a T-5 transmission for the swap is the most difficult part! Found one for sale in another state for $150, and almost considered driving there to get it.. but after gas and 20 hours of driving, it wouldnt make sense.

For those of you with the T-5, how are you liking the swap overall? Is it worth it to swap in the T-5 with the stock rear or should I wait until I can replace both?

Its a longbed so I will have to modify the driveshaft twice no matter what.