Trans (&engine) install ?'s (anyone near Sacramento willing to come by & help?)

I was going to go with a lokar floor mounted shifter on it. Cheaper than replacing the tail housing I would think?

It's up to you but you should be able to pick up the correct extension housing cheaper than a shifter I'd think. If I had a spare I'd let it go for $35. You might want to post a want ad in the want ad section