Heheheh
Well, it's still in the works. Richard is pushing hard this week and next to get the corvette ready for shipping.
In the meantime I have been in touch with Silver Sport Transmissions. They sell Transmissions with "perfect fit" kits that look OEM. They are putting together a quote for me for a TKO 5-speed. I figure as this covette will see frequent highway use and 80 mph is the typical cruise speed, I think an OD trans really is needed. If the price is right, I might ask Richard to stow it (if it fits) and the corvette. That'll avoid customs and shipping in a very expensive, yet necessary I think, item.
BTW, Silver Sport Transmissions also offer hydraulic clutches. Do you gents think that is worth it? Remember, my wife will also be driving this.