Small block 727

Do you plan on retaining the cable shift? If so you will need a 65 vintage transmission. Your cable wont work with later ones.

I agree with keeping the 904.
At this time, considering all the replies I have gotten, I am leaning towards keeping the 904 and rebuilding it. Retaining the cable shift was NOT a priority, but now If I stay with the current 904 set-up, I save myself time and money if I do not have to make the conversion to linkage.