Well, it SEEMED like a good idea at the time!  LOL  I'm a big fan of the Tim The Tool Man Taylor philosophy of "MORE POWER... ARGH ARGH ARGH!"  So, along came a new 1904 Stroker engine and new tranny...  and new problems, and new debts...  lol
  The new long block, waiting to be put together and installed.  This was supposed to be a 8-10 hour project, and finished the first weekend in July...  It wasn't until December that the car was back on the road...  STILL with some minor bugs to be worked out.
  Side view of the new tranny.  Note the solid mount in the rear, and nose hold down in front.  Also, the new adjustable coil-overs can be seen. 
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  Can't have a go-fast engine and go-slow rims.  I picked up the ugly rims on the left on E-Bay for a measly $75+shipping.  A little bit 'o special wheel paint, and they were ready for some new rubber...