Thread: My Grandson's '66 Mustang Trip

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Tell him shifting gears is better than texting. Only GIRLS drive automatics. The added left leg exercise will help his looks at the beach.

Tell'em If he can't drive a stick he deserves to walk!

Originally Posted by 34_40

Tell'em If he can't drive a stick he deserves to walk!

.....and start the conversation with, "Now listen here, Sally......"

Driving a stick is no different that riding a motorcycle, riding a bike, rollerskating, running track, playing baseball, walking and chewing gum, (ya get it right) there all learned skills that don't always meet with success the first time. Ya keep trying and getting better and more comfortable with it.

Just an old man with arthritis who still love his 4 speeds.

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Originally Posted by Mike P

Driving a stick is no different that riding a motorcycle, riding a bike, rollerskating, running track, playing baseball, walking and chewing gum, (ya get it right) there all learned skills that don't always meet with success the first time. Ya keep trying and getting better and more comfortable with it.

Thanks Mike, I'm gonna use this one. I just hope I can say it as convincingly as you just did but the "Now listen here Sally" did interest me some ! He and his Dad have gone skiing for the last three years and now he's skiing and snowboarding so I know he has the skills. I"ve just got to convince him how ultra cool that floor stick is without sounding like a meddling Pawpaw.

Just a second bit you might add.......if he ends up with a girlfriend who can drive a stick he's going to be in for a lot of ribbing.


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Originally Posted by rspears

If that doesn't work tell him that a Mustang with an automatic is a girl's car.

I believe we have a winner.


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Then you'll have to teach him how to double de-clutch.
Explain it by telling him that essentially it's just like marching . . . left right, left right . . .synchronising the hand movements to match.
Show him that snazzy double de-clutch from top to second to put power on at 4500 revs in second to pull out of a corner . . .
Sounds awesome when done right!
Very very cool!

None of his girly mates will be able to pull that stunt in an auto!

Learned to drive on my mom's 69 mustang, .. so you bringing back memories!

Johnboy's comment reminded me of something......you can always sit him down and make him watch this to pick up some pointers on driving a stick.

Bullitt - Steve McQueen Famous Car Chase - YouTube


Well maybe not


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Originally Posted by Mike P

Johnboy's comment reminded me of something......you can always sit him down and make him watch this to pick up some pointers on driving a stick.

Bullitt - Steve McQueen Famous Car Chase - YouTube


Well maybe not


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No!
Don't let him watch that!
That would set a bad example!




They're not wearing seat belts!

Originally Posted by johnboy

No!
Don't let him watch that!
That would set a bad example!




They're not wearing seat belts!

There was a shot of the guy in the Charger buckling up before the chase began......didn't help him much in the end.....

Em, I can't find whether you said it's a 3 or 4 speed currently. Perhaps, you can sell him on the merits of a cool T-5 with a hydraulic clutch. I think it's a pretty easy swap on these cars and would be cooler than the automatic for sure!

Although, I must confess, I had a '66 Mustang coupe back in the 80s. It was a 289/auto. The auto trans started slipping. My dad had the pedals, clutch & 4sp tranny from a '65 Mustang he had parted out so we decided to swap it in. The result was I kinda hated it because the clutch was really stiff, the trans didn't really shift smooth or quick, and it was a pain as my daily driver. So I got the auto trans rebuilt and stuck it back in there. Now, if it has shifted as easily and smooth as these more modern sticks, I would have loved it! Just sayin....

Originally Posted by randyr

.....So I got the auto trans rebuilt and stuck it back in there. Just sayin....

We may have to consider revocation of your Man Card, Sally.....

Randy, now I"m embarrassed but, even tho I drove it for about 25 miles thru the back roads that day, I could not SWEAR that it was a 3 or 4. I do know that it shifted and drove great and my Grandson even said "Pawpaw, you drive it much better than Dad was doing. He was grinding and missing gears !" - - I rememeber telling him it was my years of experience driving POS's and this one was a pleasure.