Well more problems...Headers don't clear the starter. Here are some pics. I'm gunna weld up the Tranny plate tomorrow and paint the inner fenders. Maybe start cleaning up the rest of the suspension and start getting that back together. It's just too damn hot outside. Around 100* and humid isn't the best weather to get frustrated in. But I bet I could write a book of things you can and can't do with 1959 Pontiacs.
Here is where the Auto shift tab would hit the headers.
Here is the tranny cross member and the plate I made and the new tranny mount.
This is the collector after I cut it. You can see it's still a tight fit. If I can find a mini starter these will still work.