Well I did some work today. I had test fit the motor and found that the adapter plate hung too low and hit on my steering rack thus keeping me from lowering the motor and trans in as one unit. This would be a huge PITA. So I had to cut my adapter plate in order to clear the rack. This gave my little plasma cutter a work out but it worked like a charm. Once I got the plate cut, I painted it and put the trans back on the motor and was able to set the motor down in the bay, just about where I need it. Anyhow, here are some pictures:
The adapter plate cut, no worries I wasn't going to use those two holes any how.
The fit:
Almost flush with the trans
In the bay!
Trans tunnel clearance:
Trans
Shifter location, I need to cut that u joint off and 180 it:
Side view, can't even see the motor:
I'm going to try to pick up some material to do the mounts with tomorrow and see where I get.
I am also going to draw up the flange for the oil pan in auto cad and give it to a buddy of mine who says he can get me one cut... would be very convenient!
Getting there... slowly but surely.