Let's just say the driver doesn't have all the leg capability to clutch, but can drive the car just fine.

Why not just buy an automatic 2002?

It can be done but you have to enlarge the tranny tunnle because the auto is larger.

Your best bet is to find one that came with it.....
Like this one-
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2491973235&category=42601

I've seen automatics converted to sticks, but never the other way around.