[Bill Rose]

I really appreciate the help. It just seems like a this kind of stuff shouldn't even be a problem. How many times have we all bolted the frame mounts to the frame, bolted the motor mts on the block, and dropped the engine in, without an issue.

Eric, Much appreciated......I was thinking along those lines, of making spacers to stick under the motor mts. I didn't realize someone makes them, but of course that makes sense. As long as they don't screw up the geometry, so the bolt won't go thru.

Tom, I'll look into the different shifter mount too. I did have to alter the Hurst mount, to fit the Autogear M22, but that alteration didn't change the height of the trans. But the part of the plate that bolts under the trans mount, does raise it 1/8".....I'm gonna look for a shorter trans mount too, but I want to stay away from urethane.

I spent the all day Sat, replacing the vinyl top, and polishing all the stainless moldings. The SMS top came out great. I've got to put this project on hold for a week. We have the whole family coming here on Labor Day for a barbecue, and I'm getting the evil eye right now!!!!

Thanks again for the advise. I'll get those parts ordered today, and put this behind me.