Welcome to the forum HotRodLinconSr!
I like your 61 Fenderside, and looks like you have factory style wheels and hubcaps too. Would love to see more photos when you are able.
Looks like you were able to source a complete automatic unit.
I am not very familiar with those, but we do have a few members that can speak to that. I'm sure they will chime in soon enough.
Glad to see you still have the early hood as well.
*Is that spare a 17" wheel?