There is a year with quick at the trans and threaded at the radiator. I am not sure which year..but look through. Or modify yours. Either way.. it can be done.
Now..on the wiring. IIRC the newer years have to have two pins swapped. I know that it's posted at NEPontiac.org and I linked it at GMForums.com. Can't get to either from my location but I want to say two pins had to be swapped something like N and S ...I'm not 100% positive. though.
Looking at the trans connector pinouts for both years (trans and car) should make it obvious