Do you guys get tired of shifting gears? - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71sierragrande · 10-22-2011, 10:08 AM

I never got tired of it, but my girlfriend did when she sat next to me(it was my last truck, I have auto now). A little annoying in traffic jams but fun the rest of the time.

Mt Man Chad · 10-22-2011, 10:16 AM

Both work for me.
When ya get sick of the stick, just change the truck your driving.

mjensen · 10-22-2011, 10:32 AM

My preference is the manual. It just gives me something to do

I'm thinking about swapping my SM465 for something a little more modern, but it will still be a manual.

*RUSHNBOBO* · 10-22-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mrein3

auto is the only way to go.

nice!

Andy4639 · 10-22-2011, 10:37 AM

My truck is my DD so I decided to make it more pleasurable while driving. It's a Auto 700R-4! When you have a weekend truck the manual is OK but for everyday auto is the way to go.

Yes girls do like my truck also! My daughter drives it a lot.

*RUSHNBOBO* · 10-22-2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

auto is the way to go.

Yes girls do like my truck also!

nice!

*RUSHNBOBO* · 10-22-2011, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjensen

I'm thinking about swapping my SM465 for something a little more modern, but it will still be a manual.

SM465's kinda slow and outdated huh ?

**JJorgensen52** · 10-22-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mrein3

Come to the land of 10,000 lakes and see how much you like that manual transmission. I went from manual to auto because a manual transmission at the boat lift sucks big time.

One more thing...
try plowing snow with a manual transmission.

I plow snow with my manual, no complaints. I also use it for launching boats all the time.

It's all personal preference, really. I've owned both types and I'd rather have a stick.

that said, I did swap my SM465 to NV4500. Really the only difference is the overdrive, otherwise it feels like the same box.

bollybib · 10-22-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by fastwillie 696969

how old r u ?

I drove sticks for many years but now I'm old and I like automatics a lot better.

68gmsee · 10-22-2011, 11:13 AM

I've driven both and prefer the automatic for ease of driving but like the response of the manual shift.

My 69 chevy (now in pieces) was converted to auto and was great for towing and driving but my 68 GMC is more fun with the 3 on the column. Plus it keeps my wife from driving it.

Bottom line, if you like both, get one each.

Dunenutt · 10-22-2011, 11:42 AM

I have owned both...

My CJ was 4 spd manual, with a super heavy clutch. Learned to drive it with 3 feet

, and loved it.

My 55 was an auto, with manual valve body, I really miss it.

My F-250 is a man 5 spd, towing machine, love it.

My Dodge CTD is auto/ ATS built, a blast to drive.

My 69 is auto, and someday I will get to drive it.

Ect...

By far, the most fun, pleasurable trans was the auto with the manual valve body. It cruised thru PHX rush hour traffic with little effort from me. When it was time to play, it was awesome. I could easily bark the tires through every gear, then down shift it through the corners. Tight turning mountain highways were a hoot!

I contemplated the man VB in my 69, but decided to let it cruise more than eat. My next truck build will be low lean and mean, and I'll save the valve body for it.

So I guess it's what you want to do with it

OJ1988 · 10-22-2011, 12:56 PM

Releasing the transbrake button on my 55 when the converter is flashed at about 4800rpms sure doesn't feel girly to me. That wimpy little 2 speed powerglide sure does agood job.

Like others said there is a place for both, and it comes down the the individual.

My 69 C10 has a M-20 muncie 4 speed
My 55 belair has a powerglide
My Camaro has nothing but will probably get another th700r4.

PanelDeland · 10-22-2011, 02:27 PM

I like the TOT for the nostalgia.I like the OD whether 5-6 speed or auto for a driver.In traffic,I like the auto but I'm not gonna avoid it just cause I'm in a stick.For a drag ride an auto is the only way to go (Consistent shifts)

**SOON2BLAZE** · 10-22-2011, 02:32 PM

Queens Of The Stone Age - Millionaire - Rock Am...

@ 1:11, "Space truckin, four on the floor, fortified at the liquor store!" ya, no one writes kick ass songs about automatics. If you get tired of banging gears maybe .......(fill in lameness here)...................... (rant off)

treveiger · 10-22-2011, 02:47 PM

If you know how to drive manual there a lot of fun. Sm465s will never be out dated, there's still an always will be a demand for them. Ive seen manuals beat autos an ive seen auto beat manuals. It's ALL about the gearing an how it was built an what it was built for. Sm465 is built for pulling an work.
That being said I never get sick of the sm465 but im 20.
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*RUSHNBOBO* · 10-22-2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bollybib

I like automatics a lot better.

nice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunenutt

I have owned both...

My 55 was an auto, with manual valve body, I really miss it.

My Dodge CTD is auto/ ATS built, a blast to drive.

My 69 is auto, and someday I will get to drive it.

By far, the most fun, pleasurable trans was the auto with the manual valve body.

more of those wimpy auto's.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by OJ1988

Releasing the transbrake button on my 55 when the converter is flashed at about 4800rpms sure doesn't feel girly to me. That wimpy little 2 speed powerglide sure does agood job.

Like others said there is a place for both, and it comes down the the individual.
My 55 belair has a powerglide
My Camaro has nothing but will probably get another th700r4.

love it OJ.....(more of those "girly auto's") the fastest street car I ever rode in by far had a full manual valve body auto/with trans brake.....and could pull the fronts off the ground, no problem "pretty wimpy" fer sher.....too bad it wasn't a "real hot rod"

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOON2BLAZE

ya, no one writes kick ass songs about automatics. If you get tired of banging gears maybe .......(fill in lameness here)...................... (rant off)

well what can you say ? it's settled, can't argue with science like that............maybe nothing rhymes with automatic

OJ1988 · 10-22-2011, 03:10 PM

the quickest cars in the world are autos

Beat68CST · 10-22-2011, 03:24 PM

There's a reason my truck is gettin an AUTO behind the Cummins...

I don't like holes in my floor board (;

I'm 18, drive a little 86 Nissan pickup with a 5 speed, it's cool and all, but I'd still rather not be grabbing gears, if I'm grabbing gears I wanna be one of my bikes.

*RUSHNBOBO* · 10-22-2011, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bollybib

I drove sticks for many years but now I'm old and I like automatics a lot better.

exactly; what does age have to do with it ?

**SOON2BLAZE** · 10-22-2011, 03:29 PM

Quote " well what can you say ? it's settled, can't argue with science like that............maybe nothing rhymes with automatic " I'm just joshin you guys, to each is own. I don't get tired of it.

OJ1988 · 10-22-2011, 03:37 PM

How about a 4L60E or 4L80E with paddle shifters? Now there is the best of both worlds.

*RUSHNBOBO* · 10-22-2011, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOON2BLAZE

Quote " well what can you say ? it's settled, can't argue with science like that............maybe nothing rhymes with automatic " I'm just joshin you guys, to each is own. I don't get tired of it.

well since your being cool about it.......I guess I was just "joshin" too

aggieguy713 · 10-22-2011, 06:35 PM

i did a swap very similar to this.. went to a t5....is it a PITA? hell yeah...but you couldn't pay me to go back

57larry · 10-22-2011, 06:46 PM

I'm 61 and my 72 has a turbo 350 in it when I bought it. When the auto pukes, I have a Muncie 4 speed waiting to go it

bollybib · 10-22-2011, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUSHNBOBO

exactly; what does age have to do with it ?

i think it has something to do with taking life easy after those long, hard years of movin' that silly clutch in and out over and over and over again (almost 40 yrs of nothing but sticks here). besides, fastwillie696969 in his usual succinctness got me thinkin about it.

10-22-2011, 10:08 AM	#26
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Do you guys get tired of shifting gears? I never got tired of it, but my girlfriend did when she sat next to me(it was my last truck, I have auto now). A little annoying in traffic jams but fun the rest of the time. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

10-22-2011, 10:16 AM	#27
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Do you guys get tired of shifting gears? Both work for me. When ya get sick of the stick, just change the truck your driving. __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

10-22-2011, 10:32 AM	#28
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: Do you guys get tired of shifting gears? My preference is the manual. It just gives me something to do I'm thinking about swapping my SM465 for something a little more modern, but it will still be a manual. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

10-22-2011, 10:37 AM	#30
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Do you guys get tired of shifting gears? My truck is my DD so I decided to make it more pleasurable while driving. It's a Auto 700R-4! When you have a weekend truck the manual is OK but for everyday auto is the way to go. Yes girls do like my truck also! My daughter drives it a lot. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-22-2011, 11:13 AM	#35
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Do you guys get tired of shifting gears? I've driven both and prefer the automatic for ease of driving but like the response of the manual shift. My 69 chevy (now in pieces) was converted to auto and was great for towing and driving but my 68 GMC is more fun with the 3 on the column. Plus it keeps my wife from driving it. Bottom line, if you like both, get one each.

10-22-2011, 11:42 AM	#36
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: Do you guys get tired of shifting gears? I have owned both... My CJ was 4 spd manual, with a super heavy clutch. Learned to drive it with 3 feet, and loved it. My 55 was an auto, with manual valve body, I really miss it. My F-250 is a man 5 spd, towing machine, love it. My Dodge CTD is auto/ ATS built, a blast to drive. My 69 is auto, and someday I will get to drive it. Ect... By far, the most fun, pleasurable trans was the auto with the manual valve body. It cruised thru PHX rush hour traffic with little effort from me. When it was time to play, it was awesome. I could easily bark the tires through every gear, then down shift it through the corners. Tight turning mountain highways were a hoot! I contemplated the man VB in my 69, but decided to let it cruise more than eat. My next truck build will be low lean and mean, and I'll save the valve body for it. So I guess it's what you want to do with it __________________ My Build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post4464158

10-22-2011, 12:56 PM	#37
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: Do you guys get tired of shifting gears? Releasing the transbrake button on my 55 when the converter is flashed at about 4800rpms sure doesn't feel girly to me. That wimpy little 2 speed powerglide sure does agood job. Like others said there is a place for both, and it comes down the the individual. My 69 C10 has a M-20 muncie 4 speed My 55 belair has a powerglide My Camaro has nothing but will probably get another th700r4. __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

10-22-2011, 02:27 PM	#38
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Do you guys get tired of shifting gears? I like the TOT for the nostalgia.I like the OD whether 5-6 speed or auto for a driver.In traffic,I like the auto but I'm not gonna avoid it just cause I'm in a stick.For a drag ride an auto is the only way to go (Consistent shifts) __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-22-2011, 02:47 PM	#40
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Do you guys get tired of shifting gears? If you know how to drive manual there a lot of fun. Sm465s will never be out dated, there's still an always will be a demand for them. Ive seen manuals beat autos an ive seen auto beat manuals. It's ALL about the gearing an how it was built an what it was built for. Sm465 is built for pulling an work. That being said I never get sick of the sm465 but im 20. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

10-22-2011, 03:10 PM	#42
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: Do you guys get tired of shifting gears? the quickest cars in the world are autos __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

10-22-2011, 03:24 PM	#43
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Do you guys get tired of shifting gears? There's a reason my truck is gettin an AUTO behind the Cummins... I don't like holes in my floor board (; I'm 18, drive a little 86 Nissan pickup with a 5 speed, it's cool and all, but I'd still rather not be grabbing gears, if I'm grabbing gears I wanna be one of my bikes.

10-22-2011, 03:29 PM	#45
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Do you guys get tired of shifting gears? Quote " well what can you say ? it's settled, can't argue with science like that............maybe nothing rhymes with automatic " I'm just joshin you guys, to each is own. I don't get tired of it.

10-22-2011, 03:37 PM	#46
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: Do you guys get tired of shifting gears? How about a 4L60E or 4L80E with paddle shifters? Now there is the best of both worlds. __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

10-22-2011, 06:35 PM	#48
aggieguy713 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ringgold, ga Posts: 164	Re: Do you guys get tired of shifting gears? i did a swap very similar to this.. went to a t5....is it a PITA? hell yeah...but you couldn't pay me to go back __________________ 70 Chevy C10, LT1, T5, "Blue Beast"

10-22-2011, 06:46 PM	#49
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Do you guys get tired of shifting gears? I'm 61 and my 72 has a turbo 350 in it when I bought it. When the auto pukes, I have a Muncie 4 speed waiting to go it



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