Thanks Bobby, I took the shifter out and can move it freely now after a little WD-40. But the tranny itself is still stuck in 1st, haven't even been able to pry it out with a tire iron. The tran. doesn't really look that rusted up, thought it might just be pressure on it so I jacked up the rear end, stilll no luck. I'm letting it soak a bit longer, haven't had time to get back to it for a few days anyway. After setting for several years though, can't expect everything to free up over night LOL.