i appreciate your knowledge.i'm going to pull the engine and swap the crank so i can get on the 82 transmission
and install the high stall torque and with the lock up .and see how she performs
Forget that, there is no "High Stall" lock-up TC in existance, the best are only rated@2,600-2,800 approx. for a SB. You'd be pissing away $ & in the wind all at once.
Stay with the gears You can tolerate on the highway & buy the CORRECT torque converter as stated above, You will be much happier.
EDIT: Sorry, but yes, You will still need a later trans ('72 & up is best) but not a
lock-up.