Manual tranny or automatic? - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

weasel29gm · 05-29-2002, 06:15 PM

Going to a 350 Turbo from a 4- speed so my wife can drive it. Brownie points you know!!!!!!! LOL !!!!!

kevins67gmc · 05-29-2002, 06:38 PM

when i was young i would always take a manual great for lighting up the tires but now getting to old to row gears so its auto

raychevy · 05-29-2002, 06:40 PM

I seem to like the auto for work and the manual for play. When i go fishing and mudding I love the control of the automatic to get the truck in tight places, and maintain nice speed. I like being able to lock it in first and not have to fool with a clutch. All the new UPS trucks are autos and I bet they really get used to that. Manuals are just fun to play with, not stop and go traffic.

popeye72 · 05-29-2002, 06:58 PM

JUst switched mine from column to on the floor not too long ago, works great!

mikep · 05-29-2002, 09:47 PM

Ive sold off quite a few trucks because they were automatic. I learned to drive in a stick and never could stand the feel of an automatic. SLOPPY !

jhwkns · 05-30-2002, 01:28 AM

Manual definatly.... My left foot wouldn't know what to do

Wasted Income · 05-30-2002, 02:44 AM

700-R4 Baby!!

Bram · 05-30-2002, 11:25 AM

Man that's a tuff one; I guess I'm 50/50 on this one? I have both, and each one is better in different situations.

daveo68 · 05-30-2002, 12:24 PM

Three on the tree

Jesse 67 c-10 · 05-30-2002, 12:33 PM

Yeah, I don't know what to do with my left foot in an auto vehicle. I'll search with my left foot when I'm coming to a stop and panic, Where's the clutch! I've even almost shifted my auto colum shifter like my 3 on the tree! 3rd to 2nd shift, not a good thing to try in and auto! lol
Jesse

Durwood · 05-30-2002, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bobs409
Manual all the way! I just love that big 'ol 4 speed in my '71! Real trucks have 3 pedals.

Right on! I've got 3-on-the-tree. You should see the crazy looks I get from people, especially as I shift going around a corner!

Slick71 · 05-31-2002, 12:02 AM

I've finally got tired of the 4 speed with Granny Low. If anyone has an auto with transfer case for a 4x4, I'm more than ready to trade. Wife can't drive the stick and says it's impracticle....hmm.

jflem3 · 06-03-2002, 08:59 AM

Gotta go to with a stick one burb is a stick the other is a th400 but the new motor will have a 427 with a six-speed behind it.

tom hand · 06-05-2002, 08:41 PM

I am shiftless, gimme an auto!

**BOSS** · 06-05-2002, 08:42 PM

auto for the daily driver but stick for anything fast....lol

XXL · 06-05-2002, 08:49 PM

dink, dink, dink... drive. Get where I'm going... dink, dink, dink... parked. No sweat beads from my brow, no sprained rotator cuff, no busted knees on middle passenger.

Kenneth

JoetheMobster · 06-05-2002, 08:52 PM

I'm with Bram on this one.

Sometimes I get sick of shifting all the time in the city. Highway it's not so bad. I think in the end though, I'd love to have an auto instead of my current 3-speed.

View Poll Results: Manual or Auto
Standard Tranny	43	40.95%
Automatic	62	59.05%
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05-29-2002, 06:15 PM	#26
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Going to a 350 Turbo from a 4- speed so my wife can drive it. Brownie points you know!!!!!!! LOL !!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

05-29-2002, 06:38 PM	#27
kevins67gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Poulsbo, W.A. Posts: 44	when i was young i would always take a manual great for lighting up the tires but now getting to old to row gears so its auto __________________ kevins67gmc Poulsbo,WA

05-29-2002, 06:58 PM	#29
popeye72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: chesapeake, va Posts: 172	JUst switched mine from column to on the floor not too long ago, works great! __________________ 72 Custom, 400SB,T400,PS,PB,AC Chesapeake, VA

05-29-2002, 09:47 PM	#30
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Ive sold off quite a few trucks because they were automatic. I learned to drive in a stick and never could stand the feel of an automatic. SLOPPY ! __________________ No truck :-(

05-29-2002, 06:40 PM	#28
raychevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Evansville, Indiana USA Posts: 485	I seem to like the auto for work and the manual for play. When i go fishing and mudding I love the control of the automatic to get the truck in tight places, and maintain nice speed. I like being able to lock it in first and not have to fool with a clutch. All the new UPS trucks are autos and I bet they really get used to that. Manuals are just fun to play with, not stop and go traffic.

05-30-2002, 01:28 AM	#31
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Manual definatly.... My left foot wouldn't know what to do __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

05-30-2002, 02:44 AM	#32
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	700-R4 Baby!! __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Twin Turbskis 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

05-30-2002, 11:25 AM	#33
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	Man that's a tuff one; I guess I'm 50/50 on this one? I have both, and each one is better in different situations. __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock

05-30-2002, 12:24 PM	#34
daveo68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington,NC Posts: 503	Three on the tree __________________ 68 C-10 Custom LWB 307 V8 Lexington,NC davideowens@lexcominc.net God Bless America

05-30-2002, 12:33 PM	#35
Jesse 67 c-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 599	Yeah, I don't know what to do with my left foot in an auto vehicle. I'll search with my left foot when I'm coming to a stop and panic, Where's the clutch! I've even almost shifted my auto colum shifter like my 3 on the tree! 3rd to 2nd shift, not a good thing to try in and auto! lol Jesse __________________ 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.

05-31-2002, 12:02 AM	#37
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	I've finally got tired of the 4 speed with Granny Low. If anyone has an auto with transfer case for a 4x4, I'm more than ready to trade. Wife can't drive the stick and says it's impracticle....hmm. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com

06-03-2002, 08:59 AM	#38
jflem3 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Davisburg, MI. USA Posts: 124	shift it yourself Gotta go to with a stick one burb is a stick the other is a th400 but the new motor will have a 427 with a six-speed behind it. __________________ Jim Davisburg, MI 69 Camaro SS LT-1/6-spd 71 C-20custom deluxe burb 402/400 (gonna get back to it) 72 C-10base burb 350/3-spd 79-VW Scirocco GT-3 race car 2.0L/5-spd 02 chevy suburban LT Supercharged dropped on 22's

06-05-2002, 08:41 PM	#39
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I am shiftless, gimme an auto! __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

06-05-2002, 08:42 PM	#40
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	auto for the daily driver but stick for anything fast....lol __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor



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06-05-2002, 08:49 PM	#41
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	dink, dink, dink... drive. Get where I'm going... dink, dink, dink... parked. No sweat beads from my brow, no sprained rotator cuff, no busted knees on middle passenger. Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

06-05-2002, 08:52 PM	#42
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	I'm with Bram on this one. Sometimes I get sick of shifting all the time in the city. Highway it's not so bad. I think in the end though, I'd love to have an auto instead of my current 3-speed. __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

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