1955 thunderbird for sale/trade
 

would consider trading my 1955 thunderbird? older restoration, two tops, rebuilt 292 auto, new model power steering system, new tilt wheel, duel master cylinder, ss exhaust, radial ww tires, ss wire wheel hub caps, too much to list. very nice driver Would consider trading for stick shift 1955? contact bugeyewolf@hotmail.com

If you're just looking for the stick, swap it over, unless you're trying to dump the C-Kit as well.

Also if the handling is the issue, I considered making a styrofoam spare and using a spare tire cover color keyed to the car.