V6 3 speed manual

Thanks for all the replies. I don’t have a manual from the Dakota, it’s a 518 auto, thus the 3-tree from the Valaint.
Using a hyro from a newer truck is a possibility. I am leaning toward staying with the old school trans and linkage tho, it would keep the driveshaft issues fairly simple I think. Wondering if I need to change the throw fork to a V8? Or is there any difference on the early stuff?