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Here's my take on this. my 46 Ford came with a turbo 350. It worked just great, was very streetable and trouble free. It really took all of the work out of the shifting deal and was a pleasure to drive and really never needed any work. A good street transmission.

But with that said something was missing. I didn't have a 5 speed but I did have a couple of BW 4 speeds and I'm old school anyway. The conversion was not fun, the biggest head ache was getting the automatic out of that Fat Fendered Fords X frame. The clutch linkage took some doing and it cost an arm and a leg. I even bought a 2 post lift becuase I got real tired of laying on that cold concrete.

Finally got it done and went for the first test ride. WOW it was just the ticket and made all of the difference in the world. I don't believe you will ever be sorry for making this change. Maybe these guys are right--- Real Hot Rods do have three pedals.

RS

Well I feel compelled.

Just keep in mind if you have a bad left hip knee or ankle that third pedal is a real pain, pun intended. That's when you'll be a kickin' youself for the manual (with your good leg).

Kitz

I think you made a good choice, myownself; half the fun of drivin' is stirrin' the cogs. However, Kitz does have a point; but, even as broken as I am, I still work the Muncie out.

Thanks again guys.....You fellows are so funny...the coffee, and all
that shifting....looks like I have a few old codgers on my side that
are still old school..I won't be so bored going thru the gears, plus
it won't take much time to shift from gear to gear.....R Dobbs
from good old Springfield, TN

Like Ken said "3 pedals".

That would be my choice. Except maybe in bumper to bumper traffic on the interstate running a fast 3 - 5 miles per hour. Then I think my left leg would probably give up the ghost. Been in that situation too many times and at my age, it just ain't fun anymore.