That was my thoughts. I have my 96 triple locked that needed the front end repaired and looked a lot better than that for less than have that cost. That one has lower miles on it. I would have gone to $2500, but I have no need for it. I have a 97 unlocked that I will part out at some point but do not have the time.
Gary, you have seen my Conex boxes, I have too much stuff but still by more. I have two sheds at home full of stuff as well. Some things you just can not find anymore, others you may need one day. As long as I own 40's and 80's and work on them, I plan to keep multiple replacement parts for each, especially electrical items, like switches, etc.
I would take you up on the tranny, but I have no idea when I would make it up and I am sure your daughter will not put that in her car!!