Hey Adam:

I'm having trouble finding tranny's as well. I have two used ones but each has its own issues. One was slipping before the car was rear ended and totalled (I drove it for 15k without vacuum and got used to it). The other was shifting wierd and I'm not sure if it was vacuum related or if the discs were going.
I'm sure you don't want to drive to MI but in case you're up this way, you are welcome to tear away at either one, including the driveshafts. I need one of the differentials but the other is available.
All of that would be free for the taking but you'd have to do the labor.
I have a buddy 5 miles down the road and you are guaranteed to find what you need there but it'll cost you. He was going to charge me $350 - 400 for a good tranny. He has 26 MB's in various shapes and sizes.

However, I think you'll find business closer to home somehow.

Don

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