ok, so i think i have the top on correctly. if it's not than i know i'm wrong before i start but, i've put this darn thing on so many times i'm gettin pretty good. with the shifter in neutral, and the forks and sliders (?) in place at 4 3/8ths apart, i can almost see them go down all the way. i also have reverse so i think its right. without the engine running, i've got 1st and reverse. if i reach down and move the old e brake drum which is disconnected because the rear was swapped to a 1955, , i can get a little bit more movement into 2nd, 3rd, and 4th but then 1st is difficult. the drive shaft is still connected.
anyone know a good tranny guy in tucson? i'm almost ready to toss in the towel.