1965 Stang Restore Stalled @ Transmission

[NewStangRestore]

Hi! I just purchased a 1965 Mustang that had a restoration started but it was stopped VERY early. A 289 (out of a '66 Fairlane) with a C4 (I think) was dropped in it and now I can't figure out what's wrong. EVERYTHING I order for the transmission doesn't fit. More specifically, the transmission linkage is too short and the starter doesn't reach the flex plate. Anyone know where I can start to figure out where the disconnect is here?

 

[General karthief]

I'll move this over to the classic tech foums for you
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[imp]

Hi! I just purchased a 1965 Mustang that had a restoration started but it was stopped VERY early. A 289 (out of a '66 Fairlane) with a C4 (I think) was dropped in it and now I can't figure out what's wrong. EVERYTHING I order for the transmission doesn't fit. More specifically, the transmission linkage is too short and the starter doesn't reach the flex plate. Anyone know where I can start to figure out where the disconnect is here?

The oil pan looks like possibly an FX/FMX pan, instead of C4. Search "C-4 images" to see if your transmission is really a C-4. imp

 

[horse sence]

Some pics of the transmission would help ,along with pics of the transmission shift lincage