The exhaust hanging ears and the speedo gear retaining bolt look like 77-79 5 speed. Apparently there is a shorter truck 5 speed out there.

But, wherever it came from, if it was shorter than a Z car transmission (causing the shifter to be moved up), then the drive shaft would be too short also. It wouldn't reach. So if the drive shaft fits, then it's the right size for the car and you just have to work around the shifter hole problems.

Gentlemen,

thanks for your insight! I have a center console with the sliding ashtray cover, so I'll try that one. I prefer the looks of the other one though. :classic: