Small block to big block trans cross member doesn't work after swap?

Minnesota Muscle said

I never saw an engine in the car, it was long gone when he listed the car for sale. But I agree, I'm sure it worked for the smaller small block trans. I bet the clearance he had with the small block trans was similar to what there would be for the big block trans at the fire wall.

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So they came from the factory - BB and 727. No fire wall changes so this leads me to believe since there is no engine in the car yet that the trans mount is wrong. Try hooking up the shifter rods and see if they are even close to verify. (I’m assuming they are with the car still?!?) all that stuff should be in the normal location. Maybe more info on what was done to the transmission? Was that an RV drum tail shaft converted to 727 car tail shaft?