I think we have success! hooked up can hi and low from the trans to the ECM and gave the wake up ignition power. plugged back in trans harness and still have forward and reverse which is much better than the last time the trans was plugged in!
noting here, if its funny OD issues, there is a brake switch input to TCM to release the lockup i assume. should be an easy hookup if needed later.
made a floor support, bolted floor tins back in, bolted lower steering column down, mounted gas petal, affixed a brake switch and wired it it.
major progress! would be driving it tomorrow if the salt was gone!
hit list
cab marker lights in the mail
head liner install
rubber floor mat install
new wiper motors and switch in the mail, install
mount seat and raise it 2"