I had been going back and forth on my transmission for a while. I didn't want to try to rebuild it since I have no knowledge of transmissions (though I will try to rebuild one eventually). I've been trying to save money for some other things and didn't want to drop a few grand on a new one. The local pick and pull has them for $120 and for another $30 you can get a year warranty so I figured I'd go try to find one and give it a shot. I found a clean looking one at the yard and was happy to see a rebuild tag on it. Hopefully it works well.
Made a tab out of stainless for a ground strap. Someone later told me stainless isn't the best for it but Ill give it a shot and replace it later if it doesn't work.
Swapped out my tie rod ends for a shorter set out of a International Scout to adjust for my narrowed arms.
Got my seats back in and driver door on.
Made a removable cross member for the front of my frame.
Bought some paint for my exhaust manifolds.
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Ordered a bunch of parts and am waiting on those before I put the engine and trans back in (hopefully for the last time!).