Trans-update.
Ok, I picked up a 700R4 and I had a torque converter built. Next week I'll bring in the torque converter and OEM flex plate and flywheel to the machine shop to have them cut a new flex plate to matchup with the original crankshaft holes. The flex plate is nothing fancy, just a perfect circle with the holes spaced right. The flex-plate I have now is shaped like a curved triangle, but I don't need to copy the pattern exact, just a plain circle will do.
I found the torque converter, which is custom made at
www.americanhotrodsolutions.com
I ordered a 12" diameter 2000 stall for the 700R4
$200 plus shipping, and MADE IN USA. Check out their website. The TC are made heavier duty than other brands.
I'll try to get pictures at the machine shop if I can but once I get all the parts in I'll post pictures.
I also picked of a new shift linkage.