Thanks Clark!
I figured on replacing the cable anyway, along with the helper spring and all it's associated componetry. I'll include the bushing as well, since they aren't costly and I might as well tear the hell out of the clutch cable assembly and fix everything in front of the transmission before I actually tackle the clutch or tranny.
Just when I think I'm somewhat completed with all the "big" items to maintain this car I get bit...hard...again! I'm turning into a pretty good mechanic though...almost nothing I'm not willing to at least tackle...screw up...and take a box of the parts to my wrench with an apology and a case of beer!