yep. More chopping

I connected the engine to the trans and lifted them into place so I could see where everything will sit and what the new ground cleance is.  I was disappointed to see that all that effort got me only 3/16 in more clearance.  I also noticed that the shifter shaft tube was hard agains the top of the tunnel most of the way. 

I was worried that cutting this deep into the tunnel may cause the chassis to move.  Before cutting I used a centerpunch mark two points on either side of the tunnel a known distance apart.  Once I chopped that, everything started to come together.  I got 7/8 inch more ground clearance which makes a lot of things start to line up better.  My centerpunch marks moved only 1/32 and could be flexed back by hand, so no big deal.