Just wonderin'...

If the Graveyard guys are doing it because that's how the factory did it....that's Poser 101 right there. There are a billion things they are doing that don't echo the factory, so why is that one of importance? I really think they are doing it for the reason I mentioned. Few of us are working on 100% type restorations.

Installing a trans from under a car is super - easy. Roll it under on the trans jack, pump it up, and bolt it up. I agree...if you are trying to install a manual box on your back, it's hard. But that's a basic equipment issue. I promised myself I would own a lift before I turned 30, and I made sure it happened.

As for installing the engine and trans together..your comments above are the same as mine.