so i ordered this oil pan for 150$ shipped
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Pe...ad0657&vxp=mtr
it seems to be the h3 pan with a different name. a little shorter with a big clearance out of the pass side sump that will work with the 10 bolt and its larger yoke(bigger u joint and more webbing on diff than the early d44).damn good price considering napa wants 50$ for just an oil pan gasket.