Well folks it's definitely update time. I'll post the major update pic first that has green callout lines. I didn't label the lines but I'll start with the lines starting at the front of the frame and work towards the rear.
Here we go:
For line #1 at the radiator core support area I cut out the large area so that my belt, pulleys and fan would have a place to sit in place.
At line #2 I cut out the transmission cross member and relocated the cross member to the 4 speed transmission mount location.
At the 3rd line I relocated the rear leaf spring front perch on top of the frame and the 4th line is where I relocated the rear spring perch on top of the frame.
The transmission sits in like so:
I've still gotta install fabricated motor mounts from the frame to the engine but this is where that's gonna sit: (this body is ONLY used as part of the test fitting)
A little crooked but I'll straighten that out:
The biggest worry I have right now is the exhaust but I'll get past it.