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Using a manual transmission with handcontrols

Reply #90 –
The last part of the puzzle is in the mail. FordTruckFreeek sent it today. Hopefully i'll get back at this project in a week or so.

Using a manual transmission with handcontrols

Reply #91 –
I snuck the TC out for a ride around the 'hood yesterday. The handcontrols worked good but they still need the power assist and a few other tweeks. I got it up to 3rd going down my street. :)

Using a manual transmission with handcontrols

Reply #92 –
Wow!  I must congratulate you.  It's been a while since I looked at this thread and I'm pleasantly surprised to see you have a working prototype!

Using a manual transmission with handcontrols

Reply #93 –
Quote from: thundergrowl
I got it up to 3rd going down my street. :)

Did you get it into boost?  :D
One 88

Using a manual transmission with handcontrols

Reply #94 –
LOL no! I'm not that brave...yet!

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Reply #95 –
I have an Idea here thundergrowl!  You should have a passenger ride with you and video tape you using the hand controlls.  I think everyone hear would absolutely love to see your work and craftmanship.
One 88

Using a manual transmission with handcontrols

Reply #96 –
I was planning on that when I have the power assist completed.

Using a manual transmission with handcontrols

Reply #97 –
Paul you're absolutely awesome.... My hat is off to you :bowdown: (OK next time I wear one)... As for getting into the boost, just get it rolling good in 1st and nail it, it'll put you back in the seat quick enough....

Yea I wanna see it in actual operation... Gotta show it to the wife, who whines she can't drive a stick... IMHO she's just too lazy to want to learn, since it puts bit of thought in the process... Does seem as we age the novelty wears off, I don't enjoy it as much as I once did( But I really did enjoy the drive down to NC in your car)...

Using a manual transmission with handcontrols

Reply #98 –
Quote from: TurboCoupe50
Gotta show it to the wife, who whines she can't drive a stick... IMHO she's just too lazy to want to learn, since it puts bit of thought in the process...
If you value your marriage, don't even try to teach her. Women can become extremely cranky when they discover they don't know how to drive :nono:
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1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

Using a manual transmission with handcontrols

Reply #99 –
Quote from: Thunder Chicken
If you value your marriage, don't even try to teach her. Women can become extremely cranky when they discover they don't know how to drive :nono:

Words to live by! When my wife's winter beater (automatic) broke down this winter I wanted her to drive the stepsons manual shift car. Oh man! Did she ever get cranky :( I ended up fixing up the automatic.

:deal: I promise, when the power assist is complete, I will do a video of me driving the car.

Using a manual transmission with handcontrols

Reply #100 –
Quote from: Thunder Chicken
If you value your marriage, don't even try to teach her. Women can become extremely cranky when they discover they don't know how to drive :nono:


Yea actually already been there, done that... I dunno if the marrage could stand another go-round... Advice taken, better to let it rest... I used to tease her, saying she should have a handicapped license... :nono:

I did let her try to drive the Cobra Jet(in a parking lot), but when she realized the effort it takes to turn the wheel(it does not have P/S) she soon said "the Hell with this"... Of course it doesn't steer to bad... IF it is rolling. But to get it to move, you have to get it in the right gear and let out the clutch... That's about the only thing i miss about the EX, she could drive a stick with the best of them... Never owned a automatic till we'd been married about 5 years..

I did teach both daughters to drive a stick, and they were very good at it. The younger one could even shift without using the clutch, once it was rolling in first gear(it's actually fairly easy once you're in 2nd, but 1st to 2nd can be tricky)...

Using a manual transmission with handcontrols

Reply #101 –
I got the last part in the mail yesterday. Work will begin on the power assist Saturday...most likely. Anyone want to drop by and give me a hand? Anyone? ahh never mind! :(

Using a manual transmission with handcontrols

Reply #102 –
Quote from: thundergrowl
Anyone want to drop by and give me a hand? Anyone? ahh never mind! :(


I'd be glad to, but there is this little issue of 2200 miles...

Using a manual transmission with handcontrols

Reply #103 –
ooooo. can't wait to see it.. you've made some real progress.. MORE PICS! heheh

Using a manual transmission with handcontrols

Reply #104 –
Progress is slower than I wish. I've been laid up for the past week and can't spend as much time on this project as I wanted. I'll have some more pictures in the next couple days.