Just orderd the trans kit plus all the parts and radiator for a complete cooling system rebuild.

Radiator, water pump/w metal impeller, T-stat, metal T-stat housing, idler pulleys, belts, hoses, temperature senders, trans kit, micro filter, oil filters, fan clutch removal tools, kitchen sink etc....................free shipping, all for less than 600.00

Everything is working fine except for cooler than normal operating temps which to me indicates a t-stat stuck open.
No evidence of previous work done on the cooling system so I think I'll head off a future failure by going with all new parts.

The car just passed 100k so on the advice from those that have been there already, why not.