Yeah - I've hunted up 6 1Gs so far - prices between 800 and 2K, none of them real good. I don't care about the engine or interior - all I want is a straight chassis. It can be auto and I'd pull out the wiring loom and drop in a new manual one - very little wiring to worry about
Actually - I need the center console that came with the autos as I have a '79 Accord optional front console that goes over the top of the automatic console and mounts under the tray on the 1G dash - it lets you put a decent stereo in it
I'm starting to look at wrecking yards for a good chassis now.
sigh