Well got shifter fixed, just need some love, hate and time. Just had to use different slot in the plate slightly bend a linkage rod, used a 5/16 drill bit to align both levers in N, and thats about it. Shifts pretty dang smooth, way better than when I picked it up.
Changed thermostat, and bypassed heater core, went for a test run, bout to pull into my driveway and oil light came on, revved and it went away, idled back down and came on again, repeat.. Popped hood no overflow, rad warm but not to hot, but top hose is still kinda stiff.
