Still chugging along here. We went through the gearbox with a basic kit. It could probably use another $1000 in parts to be perfect, but I think it'll do for now. Also picked up a Hurst shifter and learned a thing or two. These boxes changed in 1969 to use a screw to attach the shift arms, where the older units had a stud and nut arrangement. Of course the smokin deal I got on the shifter was for a 1968 model. I thought the shift arms would still fit, just having to use a screw instead of a nut.......
........wrong! The slot is longer and there needs to be clearance added for the 3/8-16 screw. No problem, those cant be too much.......
.........try $20 each! No problem, I can just file them to fit........
........those things are harder than the hubs of hell! I ended up using my little 12v chainsaw grinder and about four of them little over priced stones, but
fits like a glove now and easily rows through all four gears! We'll put this thing to bed for a while.
Also have the front end torn down and are starting to clean up the fire wall. Got the driver's rocker installed and now just have a little more body work to do then HOPEFULLY some primer here soon!