We got married last Friday, and I presented his gift to him on Saturday at the reception. Back in early July, I purchased a 1975 Monza Town Coupe with a 262 and, unfortunately, and automatic. I was unable to find a stickshift within my price range and a reasonable distance away. Here is the album documenting my work to it, including swapping the faded, sunrotted tan interior over to black. They are in reverse order, so if you start at the end and work backwards, it will show the progression:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v26/s ... 0to%20Jay/
I was slightly evil, and presented it to him by showing him the pictures of the progression prior to giving him the keys, as I wanted him to know that I didn't just buy him a car, but worked on making the car better and more presentable for the past 4 months.
He's already got plans and more parts ordered to improve it even more. I'm sure he can fill you in better as to his plans and the progression from here on out.
BTW, my wedding gift from him was basement stairs, we didn't have any, had to go outside to get to the garage (so now I can go see him gazing at his new car without having to go out in the cold...lol), and he's going to help me finish my 1978 F150 restoration.