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05-28-2002, 11:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Manual tranny or automatic?
How many of you prefer a manual tranny and how many an auto? 5 spd all the way for me!
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Edmonton, Alberta, 67 c-10, Long fleet, front disks, 5 lug rear end, 327 with Vortechs, edlbrock manifold, comp cams XE 256, 600cfm carb. Backed by a getrag 5 speed and 1 piece driveshaft. 1993 Dihatsu Hijet Jumbo cab 4x4, currently converting to battery electric power. |
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05-28-2002, 11:58 PM
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Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 71
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 auto all the way !!!!!!
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05-28-2002, 11:58 PM
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Transcendental Trucker
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Rockaway Beach, OR
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I like manual a lot better, but I haven't got the time nor the resources to switch the old TH350 over to a nice 6 speed..
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Patrick Sullivan | sullivan@oregoncoast.com Rockaway Beach, Oregon 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C-20 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 So, fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls... Then gently rise and softly call Goodnight and joy be to you all! |
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05-28-2002, 11:59 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 22,071
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Sorry' but in the truck I'll take the auto as long as it comes w/od. I've done the 4-spd floor shifter thing before & it was a pain in the a$$ w/the seats. I ran a muncie w/hurst super shifter 3 & had to use buckets which is ok as long as you only give one buddy a ride @ a time. Buttttttt, in the car, 6spd baby....because I love banging gears!
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67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
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05-29-2002, 12:03 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 599
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I love my 5 spd, the overdrive is great! The shifter is actually in a perfect position too! Way more fun than a slush box
Jesse
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Edmonton, Alberta, 67 c-10, Long fleet, front disks, 5 lug rear end, 327 with Vortechs, edlbrock manifold, comp cams XE 256, 600cfm carb. Backed by a getrag 5 speed and 1 piece driveshaft. 1993 Dihatsu Hijet Jumbo cab 4x4, currently converting to battery electric power. |
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05-29-2002, 12:06 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: New Richmond, WI
Posts: 547
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Nothing but iron gearboxes for me.
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Eric 1969 K20, 465/205 package |
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05-29-2002, 12:07 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: southern calif.,usa
Posts: 200
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automatics !
 automatics are easyier to drive if you live in heavy populated areas.i changed my 3 on the tree to a turbo 350,this frees up a hand to do other things like holding my beverage,rubbing my girlfreinds knee,or for hand signals to drivers who cut you off !!!
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70 c10 stepside ,350v8, m-20 4 speed 
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05-29-2002, 12:48 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Longmont, CO
Posts: 436
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I prefer a manual out on the highway, but considering the driving around town that the truck will do, I'll take an auto anytime.
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------------------------------------------------ I say it's only money, my wife says it's only a truck.... '71 C10 Deluxe, factory ac, ps, pb, should be done by 2102 Longmont, CO husker95@hotmail.com |
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05-29-2002, 01:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Delta,Pa
Posts: 14,948
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hey i got an th350 thats got a manual valva body so whats that count as.auto or manual
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05-29-2002, 03:34 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2002
Location: beaverton, or. usa
Posts: 60
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I have an automatic in my truck and plan on keeping that way because I lack the resources to make a 6spd swap really work well (posi reengineered shift linkage and short through shifter.) In the end I would say truck =auto, sports cars =manual "because I love banging gears!"
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70 swb restored by myself and some help from this board!! I hope to drive it some day!! portland OR |
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05-29-2002, 05:41 AM
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Just Another Crazy Canuck
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Richmond,British Columbia Canada
Posts: 1,228
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everyone in my family drives my truck so I have to stick with the auto cos my cousin drives like idiot
 but if I had the funds I would throw a 6spd in her in a heartbeat
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1985  454/465/205, 38.5x11-16BOGGERS  soon to be installed: 14bDETROIT,Edelbrock Performer cam,intake and valve springs,Comp roller tips,MSD HEI |
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05-29-2002, 06:22 AM
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Careful, they attack...
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Waterford, MI, USA
Posts: 1,107
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I have a th-350 now that I am throwing away. My truck isn't going to be a daily driver so I'm going for the 4-spd. I love driving sticks, if you really like to drive then you want a stick. Autos are for people who aren't coordinated enough to figure out a clutch. I would have gottan my 98 F/S chevy in a stick, but I couldn't have gotten the Z-71 option, and I love my leather seats!!! Just my opinion...
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05-29-2002, 06:52 AM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: VA
Posts: 1,337
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I'm lazy.... I like my ol' hydromatic.
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05-29-2002, 07:25 AM
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1969 Custom 30 wrecker
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Pottsville, Pa
Posts: 2,611
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Manual all the way! I just love that big 'ol 4 speed in my '71! Real trucks have 3 pedals.
For someone that likes manual gear boxes, I guess you could say I have bad luck as 5 of my 6 vehicles are automatic! If I had it my way, they would all have 4 speeds. Watch the movie "Two lane blacktop" and afterwards, tell me you wouldn't want that gear whine of an M-22!
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Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10 |
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05-29-2002, 07:26 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Center City, MN, USA
Posts: 3,254
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I switched from a 3-speed manual to a TH350. Hands down the best upgrade I have done to date. My truck is my primary tow vehicle for my boat. Having a manual at the ramp is a large pain in the rear. It is also nice on those long pulls to not have to set my coffee down at every stop sign to take off again.
There is nothing wrong with what I had. I just built the truck to do what I need it to do.
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'70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN |
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05-29-2002, 08:33 AM
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GMC SHORT FLEET F/S
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA
Posts: 2,117
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Auto is more consistant! Od will be nice one day! I still want the gears, so maybe that od unit lgnhrnmail was talking about will have to do?[COLOR=orange]
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05-29-2002, 08:34 AM
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Walking accident
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Laurens, SC
Posts: 200
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Too lazy for a manual gotta have auto.
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Laurens, SC 69 C10 W/350 & 700R4 89 Mustang GT |
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05-29-2002, 08:48 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 8,853
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I prefer the standard shift when it comes to trucks. I run the original 3 spd right now, but would love to swap it out for a 5 speed from a late 80's Chevy, just like Jesse did. Hey Jesse, did you ever get everything hooked up and running smooth?
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My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795 |
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05-29-2002, 09:18 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 1,098
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I prefer automatics for in town.... I hate all the shifting. It wears you out. I like sticks on the highway though! Mine in my 72 is a TH350 but i know how to drive a stick from my parent's 2 99 Dodge 2500s.
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Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!! |
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05-29-2002, 09:59 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Tulsa, OK, USA
Posts: 117
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Still runing the 3-speed manual Saginaw in my 72. Would like to put in an overdrive when I can find one I can afford.
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05-29-2002, 12:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: St. Johns, Arizona
Posts: 2,660
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Gotta have a stick!
EVERY slush-box I have owned/driven on a regular basis has made me WALK (except for the '72 burb because I have only owned it for two weeks) Once, I went with my sister's boyfriend fishing and we got way up in the mountains on a back road, and the POS slushbox took a dump. That was a LONG walk! I have had stuff go bad in a manual, but I have always been able to drive them back to town. Learning how to properly RPM shift has saved me some exercise. Number of autos that have made me walk: 7 Number of sticks that have made me walk: 0 Plus, I like to shift myself. Maybe I'm just a control freak.
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my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans? |
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05-29-2002, 01:30 PM
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Livin' it up.
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Richland, MI
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Well i never really learned manual but they can be fun. However i've always had auto's so ill stick with em i suppose
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-Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires. 
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05-29-2002, 01:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 599
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Yeah, I got it hooked up finaly, shifts real nice. I like the overdrive. Seems like most prefer standards!
later Jesse
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Edmonton, Alberta, 67 c-10, Long fleet, front disks, 5 lug rear end, 327 with Vortechs, edlbrock manifold, comp cams XE 256, 600cfm carb. Backed by a getrag 5 speed and 1 piece driveshaft. 1993 Dihatsu Hijet Jumbo cab 4x4, currently converting to battery electric power. |
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05-29-2002, 02:34 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Henderson, NV
Posts: 358
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700R4. I'm to old to shift.
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05-29-2002, 02:53 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Posts: 56
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Like'em both, but auto's in the 72 Stepside. When it goes on the road, hopefully next week, it'll be the first AT that I've had for a daily driver since the 66 Chevy II I had in college. 16 years of driving foreign straight shifts with an old M@verick 3-speed thrown in as well.
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