JJR : Have you installed the ld-16 retro kit? How is the reliability of this retrofit vs. the standard LD16 and all its required upgrades.

We are currently modernizing 3 DMC units. They are getting new tanks (maxton), Alpha controller, fixtures, and operator
In reality it would be great to do the entire linear setup as you mentioned, but its not happening.

Options retaining car side and hall side.
1. GAL MOVFR modified to work
2. LD-16 retrofit kit.
3. Make Alpha compatible with a new HD operator board, motor..

We modified an 60's Otis operator recently for an MOVFR and retained the car side vein and hall side components. A bit tricky to get the fit but its works well.

The better the effort, the better the result.