Thanks for all the responses, looks like I need to update my notification preferences. My 300d (US spec) was originally an automatic. The previous owner made the conversion to a 4 speed manual. After I took delivery of the car, I found out that the 4 speed trans he stuck in the car was from a w114 chassis. Needless to say it was totally wrong in every way. Since then he stopped returning calls (of course). I've sourced everything to make the car right including the 717.400 but the missing link are the shift rods. (pun intended)
I guess these are my questions... Does anyone have a set that will work that they would be willing to part with? if not, Will the rods from a w201 190d 5spd work without modification? or If I were to modify a set how much longer do I need to make them, and where along the multiple bends do i splice in a section?

thanks