Finally getting to the transmission. Opened it up today and it looks great! Also minimum end play on input shaft. I fished a magnet down inside and just a few tiny filings... almost like dust. I'm not surprised because the car, to this point, has only been driven by the original owner--a Catholic priest who didn't abuse the car. I will continue the cleanup , replace side cover gasket, rear seal and "o" ring in bearing retainer. Once clean it will get a paint job.
I will also clean up the Hurst shifter and replace a couple of the bushings and all the clips.
Also got front brake hoses on, tightened steering linkage and installed cotter pins and installed gas tank--not as easy as I expected (but what is?).
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