Anyone else have a 2020 TRD Off-Road Manual on order?

I drove a 13 speed a long time ago, man that was a fun truck to drive.

The most unusual vehicle that I had was an old Galaxy that had a push button shifter on the dash.

 

Ford's better idea following Edsel.

 

Back in the early 90's l went to rent a U-Haul, they had a row of "half off" trucks that l picked from. Got a late 60's Ford MT but it had a mechanical device to keep you from over revving the engine, it was a rod on the bottom of the throttle pedal that pushed it back up.

 

I know how to use it.

 

Anyone remember the Hurst Ramrod Verti Gate shifter or the Mr Gasket V gate shifter ???

https://youtu.be/dFz7jrE83J0

 

How about a Lenco 4spd

https://youtu.be/WptqrwyxOG8

 

Yeah, having your hand on a blue ball all the time, yeah. Premature shift, or what.

 

Sometimes there are situations one would have to clutch-start their vehicle. Knowing how to perform that is a bit more impressive than just knowing how to shift...

 

First full-size truck was a 68 Chev C-10. Loved the column shift. No one else would touch it. Someone would ask to borrow my truck. I'd say it's a 3-speed column shift. Voila! Never had to lend my truck. Still have the same luck with my MT Tacoma. Neighbor was going to borrow it. He formerly had a F150 with an AT. I asked him if he knew how to drive a stick. Nope. Result: no one drives my truck but me.

 

Drove the Dragon in my S2000. Was good times!

 

You going to start being active on here @ROBMOTIVE?
Had you on Facebook until they decided to deactivate my account. Still watch your YouTube videos though!

 

With and without synchros

 

How about a 77 AMC Hornet with a 4 speed steering column shifter? Floor shifters are one thing but the column one is a whole other skill level.

Didn't start to resent MT until moving to DC region and sitting in traffic every... damn... day.

 

On my '96 BMW Z3.

 

I have so much grumpiness to share!

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Simply saying NO also works.

 

I'm always amazed that those that think that it is something special to operate a lever. I bet you also despise cruise control and intermittent wipers.

 

I taught both my daughters to drive on manuals. One on a 1954 Jeep and one on a 1960 F100. I also required that their first car be a manual (Ford Focus). And told them after that, they can drive autos if they want. They both now drive autos. Figured it was my daddy duty to teach them how to drive ANY vehicle.

 

I've had that happen a few times too! To funny..

 

Please! That's kids stuff!