Installed a SM420 4-speed (with 3,000 miles on it) in the 54 Suburban. Thanks to Bruce Bugay, I had a NORS u-joint for the enclosed driveshaft, and a NOS drive gear & driven gear for the speedometer (and the torque-tube rear cover from another stovebolter - but I forget who - sorry).

Went for a cruise yesterday and it seems to be OK. Macungie, here I come.

Village Memorial Day Parade on Monday - friends my age who served are marching (as are some of their sons and daughters who have served during the past 12 years).