Jack;

Thanks for the reply on the x-member

After a conversation with 'Buffalo', I've decided I'm probably going to go with a 4 or 5 speed out of a Chevy S-10. It seems like there is a BIG problem with the car throw-out arm; the bell housing for the open driveshaft transmissions doesn't line up with the torque-tube clutch linkage. It is not a problem with the trucks. Buffalo makes an adapter plate, I can use the torque-tube bellhousing and the S-10 shifter is farther forward on the transmission.

The Saginaw I had was the one with 3-grooves

I figured grinding the rivets was the 'right' way......

I did NOT break the tank(s)!