Updating early 904 - is this a suitable donor?

Are you sure the JY one isn't a model "999". I have read about it. Almost same as 904 but w/ 5 disk clutch and lower 1st gear. It is rare and desirable. I understand it mates up fine, but some issues with the wiring for lock-up TC, etc. Does it have extra connectors? If you rebuild your 66 trans, I have read about swapping the input shaft to use a later TC.

There are no issues wiring the lockup converter because the lockup converter function is hydraulically operated, not electrically. Some models did have an unlock feature that was electric but that had nothing to do with it locking up.