I hear ya tdub and yes jdb I have to go 5-speed now. I just dropped off the manual hump to be put in the floorboard This way I have no wiggle room to get out of. I have to take the plunge. I have the last piece of the puzzle on its way, the pass. side quarter skin. Warren should be able to finish the major body pieces now and concentrate on massaging the body and applying primer. tdub I can't wait to see your pics and enjoy the time with your Dad as you work on the Cuda together.