Thanks man and all who have responded. It does suck, but opens up a great opportunity to build another. This one lasted over 10 years, used to drive it to Bowling Green 1000 miles, bolt slicks on and run high 10s low 11's, bolt street tires back on and drive 1000 miles home. It did well.
I swear it felt like the transmission bell housing broke, then took out the engine...transmission in all twisted and stuff. Fun.