Manual transmission.

[stupidboy]

I miss a good shifting column shift 3 speed! Anyone else?

 

[Broncobowsher]

Not sure what that statement is, or if it is some sort of question?

 

[LUBr LuvR]

Maybe “hood” was meant to be “good”?

There you go updating your post and now mine makes no sense....

 

[stupidboy]

A good shifting 3speed. Does anyone else like them on the column?

 

[LUBr LuvR]

Love my 3-on-the-tree, wing windows and rumble of a good V8. Just feel more connected to the road with a manual (aka millennial anti theft device).

 

[amfw]

Mine's on the floor, but definitely prefer the stick to the auto that was on my '76

 

[thegreatjustino]

A good shifting 3speed. Does anyone else like them on the column?

Have three of them that I plan on leaving that way.

 

[lars]

I vaguely remember the arguably good-shifting 3 on the tree that I removed 26 years ago. Been through a few transmission changes since then. I much prefer my NV4500. But that’s a personal preference based on practicality for how I use my Bronco. For an around-town cruiser I can see a 3 on the tree being kind of stylish.

 

[stupidboy]

Stylish…..

 

[bulletpruf]

I miss a good shifting column shift 3 speed! Anyone else?

I'm a big fan. My '69 still has the original 3 on the tree; when I'm home for Christmas, I'll replace the shift linkage bushings and verify adjustment so it should be working fine.

On a related note, I'm also a fan of manual drum brakes and manual steering, too!

 

[Scoop]

Pat, I'll be the odd man out here! I don't miss any 3-on-the-tree! In fact I don't particularly like column shifts - manual or auto - at all. I don't hate them, I just prefer a floor shift. Of the 4 Broncos I currently own, I have converted 3 of them to floor shifters. My 74 Ranger with a C4 is completely stock so I would never consider converting it. For me, a floor shifter is much more fun to drive. Flame suit on!

 

[LUBr LuvR]

Hey Gary, no flame suit required. Like cut or uncut, it’s all personal preference. I’ll take a manual over an auto in any flavor. Have one on the floor and my DD (4Runner) is straight drive on the floor as well. Can definitely see where an auto would be an advantage when wheeling or if living in a busier area with constant stop and go traffic.

 

[bmbm]

Yes a unique experience that I miss. Growing up I drove them often.

 

[mustanggarage]

I am a big fan of my ax 15 it shifts smooth, easy and I have overdrive!

 

[Bitch'nBronco]

After swapping to 5 on the floor, nope. Don't miss the 3 on the tree

 

[Madgyver]

i loved it but sacrificed it for a C4 in one and NP435 in the other, And also a Toploader wide ratio 4 speed behind the Cleveland in my copper77

 

[Yeller]

In the right vehicle they are perfect, and I do enjoy driving them but in most not so much

 

[fordfan]

I love a good shifting manual transmission! I live in a rural area so traffic and starting and stopping is not an issue. I have three speeds on the column behind six cylinders and V-8's, a four speed toploader behind a Cleveland, a 435 four speed behind a Cleveland, and a ZF 5 speed behind a 302. I also have automatics, C4 and a AOD, but I'll have to say I enjoy driving the manuals more.

 

[Comemonday71]

347 stroker, Toploader wide ratio 4 speed, Centerforce clutch and 4:11 gears.......Love it!

 

[roundhouse]

I miss a good shifting column shift 3 speed! Anyone else?

No such thing as a GOOD shifting column, except maybe for the first three months after it rolled off the assembly line …