Wow!

That is a lot of work, but the manual boxes are worth the trouble IMHO.

I probably would have bought a two forty and gone from there, but the coupe body is lovely, so I can understand your decision.

Tom E

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.