Auto vs manual ratio

[Boostershopper]

I have recently bought a hj sandman (basket case) it is an auto and need to source a lot of parts. I've got a lot of work ahead of me so option A is go manual or option B is go auto . The van didn't come with motor or box

[Kingsandman]

I have recently bought a hj sandman (basket case) it is an auto and need to source a lot of parts. I've got a lot of work ahead of me so option A is go manual or option B is go auto . The van didn't come with motor or box

At the end of the day its worth more restored back to how it came out of the factory