R Leo I sure agree on all points an SD is a wonderful hiway cruiser and still dose a good job in the city,I can see no possible reason to want anything but an automatic in them.

But a 116 or a 115 with a 617 and a manual might be worth the effort, I have a 86 Euro 500 SE with a Euro 420 engine,I could sure see a five speed and a turbo in it with its Euro supension and performance tires it might suprise a few SL's........
Any time you do a major conversion of any sort you need good shop space,three time the time you figured, meatal fab experence and plenty of tools.There is really nothing worse than a poorly done conversion to a nice car.........
William Rogers.........