Actually its a piece of cake done a couple over the years. Easier than going the other way although thats not bad either. You have to hook up your own neutral safety switch as stick are not wired for it. OR just don't be dumb and start it in drive (oops pardon me HIGH). Column is an easy change flywheel and pilot bearing again easy. Cross member the same. the pain you have to change the rear center section #1 stick ratio 3.9 or 4.11 Ultramatic 3.54 and drive shafts different. Easy way 51 to 54 200 or Clipper parts car and there are many cheap ones. PM me with any questions.