[jhv48]

So, my clutch is adjusted fine now (begins to catch about one inch off the floor).

And I figured out a way to shift into reverse with absolutely no grinding.

Start the engine with the trans in neutral AND THE CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED. Since the trans is not connected to the rotating engine, nothing in the trans is spinning. Shifting into reverse is a piece of cake. Just move the lever over and back. Should have thought of that earlier.