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My measurements from last night were accurate.

I cut the flange portion (where the rubber trans mount/bushing sits) off of the ECE trans x-member today @ lunch & cleaned up the welding slag. I grabbed a 4x6 piece of .250" plate & tacked it in place (now on the 'bottom' of the square tube vs. the 'top').

I installed the x-member & lowered the drivetrain. With a 3/16" 'shim', I'm @ 0.1° off from level (measured @ the intake/carb mounting pad). I put the level/angle finder on the trans yoke & I'm getting 2.7°. Another thing I verified is the ECE T/A x-member d.shaft loop isn't going to be tall enough to clear the shaft (needed the drivetrain in to 100% verify). Looks like I'll need to increase the height an inch or 2.

I think I'm good to go but will confirm a couple of questions first. If my answers are what I expect (and I can't believe I'm about to say this), the chassis will come apart for some blasting & color.....