64 thunderbird automatic change over to manual

[Ken 6645]

I have been toying around with the idea of swapping the automatic for a 5 speed ..Its going to cost me at least 900.00 and perhaps as much as 1600 with shift kit I figure I can hire it done for 6-8 hundred maybe ???? Anyone have any comments or ideas ... pro and con comments would be great..I plan on keeping the car stock in every other way.....I just think a 5/6 speed would be a
so darn cool...Also the pinion gears would be need changed ????
thanks for your time
Ken 6645

 

[Ken 6645]

auto to manual

After reading what all was needed to complete the transformation ,I have decided to go and have my transmission rebuilt ..Way to much for a older guy {69+} to be involved with.... My every day driver is an old corvette and getting in and out of it is getting harder by the day..The T bird was to be my new grocery getter..
just a quick though popped into my head...Would there be any advantages to a C6 over a C4 /FMX / cruise o matic..Just wondering
anyway thanks for your time
Ken 6645