I wish they would bring back "Three on a Tree"
1976 Chevy truck. 16 years old, first date. Took her to a nearby town to the movies. They had a red light. Put it in neutral waiting for green. Yep, linkage hung up. Get out with the axe handle kept for such moments, popped the hood, and smacked it at just the right spot. Off we go. Got a flat taking her home. Never got a second date.
Probably the smoothest shifting transmission I've ever used was a 3 on the tree 1956 4 door Bel Air with a 265. Man, do I have some great memories from that car. Was a pretty awesome platform for teenage double dating, or sneaking into the Drive In.
I'd love to own another 3 OTT but doubt I ever run across one again.
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