ok, either way the tranny works out to be correct with the build sheet. Why then would GM also put all of the linkage for the "3 on the tree" in a car that they know is going to be an automatic. Would they put all of that linkage just for the key lock detent thingy? I am sorry for asking so many ?'s, i am just very eager to figure out as much of the history for this car as possible. In fact I just put letters in the mail to the two owners before me (i will be the third) asking them for any information about the car and also asked them to include stuff like speacial memories or photos. They are both very nice Oregon folks.