So here is the latest on the project. I will post pics and explain as I go.
Ok so first up I cleaned up and painted the transmission. Now the paint I bought was supposed to be a gun metal grey. This is what I got:
Not exactly what I was looking for but Im in too much of a hurry to repaint at this point, not to mention Im the only one that is ever going to see it (well with the exception of all of you who see it now!) Also makes this pic cool is the TH400 in front of it. Kind of a before and after style pic in one! This wasnt planned but it did work out!
Drivetrain back together and mounted. Had to redrill holes for the transmission cross member but all is well now!