Just wanted to update that I got the floor all modified and the tranny back in today. Ended up cutting apart the tranny cross member mount that came with the kit and taking 1" out of it instead of using a 1" shim. I had to modify it anyway because the tanny was sitting 1/4" off from center.
I also ground of the spring pad and the rear end today and rotated it up 8 deg to get it at 0. Figure I can shim from their if needed to get it perfect once I can drive it.
So the tranny is down 3-1/4 deg and the rear is at 0 for now.
...I'm a slow typer
Just passing through...Great thread by the way...Solves one guy's problem but helps everyone else make educated decisions with these trannys...Colin