yeah, unfortunately, the original column is not there but the guy i bought it off of called the guy that he bought it from while i was standing there and said he changed it over to a auto shift but said it was a three on the tree. after careful inspection, i noticed these plastic like shims that were in the pedal assy. that look to have never been disturbed.. with all that bs said, dont think i will complete the car and move it down the road--great car, outstanding condition but no time--