The plates are on the side of the block is block savers and I also use them for motor mounts are all the pieces Square Tubing or whatever from the frame so that piece of flat iron and the Mustang 2 are quite a bit stronger I agree I put this setup and an AMC Pacer that weighs about 8000 pounds...
I run demolition derby double m its a pinto 2.3 against that Chrysler 3 speed I take 2nd and 3rd gear out they are indestructible I machine the front shaft down so the pinto bearing and clutch fork fits over the Chrysler and run a 3 puck tractor clutch I was using factory Ford Bell housings on...
Looking to see if someone can help me find out which transmission this is and help me find a yoke for it came out of a duster I think it's a Chrysler 3 speed ...26 spline tail shaft