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An update, good progress on the trans swap in the truck today. Old one pulled out, new 5 speed in place.
It all went very smooth. The input shaft fit was perfect, no shortening needed on the tip. Splines fit the clutch correctly, clutch movement and feel were normal. All the mounting bolt holes in the bell housing lined up with the T5. Existing speedo cable fit right up.

I dropped off the driveshaft at local shop for shortening. Have to cut the floor for the shifter, install the shifter interior boot, remove some overdrive wiring and the 3 speed linkage and shift lever. Will knock that out tomorrow. Should be all back together and driving by next weekend. Crossing my fingers the job will wrap up as smoothly as it went today.