Thread: My Grandson's '66 Mustang Trip

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You have a bit of a point Randy, relatively speaking the old 60s had long shifts and depending on the clutch could take a bit of strength to kick in. Years of wear it only aggravated the situation. That being said, when everything was tight and properly adjusted they really weren't that bad (remember the Mustang was originally targeted to sell to young secretaries).

Both Mello and his son have driven the car and they should have an idea of how it clutches and shifts, but I wonder if an afternoon adjusting, greasing (especially the cross shaft) and replacing shifter and clutch linkage bushings might make a difference.



.We must have been typing at the same time Mellow.

Originally Posted by Mike P

You have a bit of a point Randy, relatively speaking the old 60s had long shifts and depending on the clutch could take a bit of strength to kick in. Years of wear it only aggravated the situation. That being said, when everything was tight and properly adjusted they really weren't that bad (remember the Mustang was originally targeted to sell to young secretaries).

Both Mello and his son have driven the car and they should have an idea of how it clutches and shifts, but I wonder if an afternoon adjusting, greasing (especially the cross shaft) and replacing shifter and clutch linkage bushings might make a difference.

Somewhere along in the 80's I also had a Honda Prelude & a 280ZX. Both were 5sp sticks and had easy clutches & quick shifts. Compared to those, my Mustang conversion drove like my grandpa's old wheat truck!!
I definitely love a 3 pedal car but I want it to be more fun than pain!