Hey Guys about Auto and Manual .

[ChevLoRay]

Can't say for sure, but I'll bet more of the manual 3-speeds are 6-cylinder trucks. Doesn't mean you won't find an automatic-6-cylinder, though.

If you don't care for the six-cylinder, you can always upgrade to a V8. It'll be easier to convert the engine than to convert the chassis and other parts from an automatic to a manual. You gotta remember that the bulk of the transmission conversions are from manual to automatic.

So, just what is it about an automatic that you don't like? Have you driven a 3-on-the-tree much? Is it just some mental image that you have that says you have to have a manual or your less a person? If that is the case...I'm a lesser person. I learned to drive on a V8-3-speed, then bought one. After it was totaled (not my fault) I bought a V8-automatic. I've owned 3,4 and 5-speeds as well as powerglides, turbohydramatics, dual-coupling hydramatics, and cruiseomatics. Once you're rolling in high gear, the method you use to get there is old-hat and doesn't matter.

[raycow]

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

So, just what is it about an automatic that you don't like? Have you driven a 3-on-the-tree much? Is it just some mental image that you have that says you have to have a manual or your less a person? .

I also prefer a manual transmission, and I don't think it's a "less or more" thing, but just a preference, like what kind of music or food I like. That said, I can also think of several functional or practical reasons for choosing a manual over an automatic. On the other hand, if I didn't have a left leg......

Ray

[Jacfourteen]

Originally Posted by raycow

On the other hand, if I didn't have a left leg......

Ray

, too funny! Not really anything to do with this thread but, it reminded me of my muffler guy, he is missing his left leg from just above the knee down but has a metal prosthetic that he get around on pretty well. He still rides dirt bikes and quads and goes rock crawling too. A few weeks ago I went to talk to him about doing some work on my truck and had my 4 year old daughter with me. He was wearing shorts and must have noticed my daughter staring at his leg, so he asked her if she wanted to see a trick. She said yes, so he put the toe of his shoe down and wiggled his leg and from his knee down his leg spun around. My daughter thought it was great! Last year I saw him out trick or treating with his kids and he was dressed up as a pirate with a real peg leg. He is one hell of a cool guy.