Chevrolet teaches you how a manual transmission works in a 1936 film.

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Trigger warning: They do use a woman in demonstrations to show how easy it is to use the transmission.

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Not legit. The broad wasn't talking on a cell phone.

I miss manual transmissions...I had my last one in 2014. I'll probably buy another one again someday. They are just so gratifying.

Crazy to think the artistry and intricacy of the internal combustion engine and its associated parts will be relegated to history with the continued expansion of electric propulsion vehicles. No gear boxes, exhaust systems, radiators, fuel injectors, and what have you. Great video.

Great video. Makes me miss my old truck and manual transmission...

Now do the limited slip rear differential.

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Enjoyed that.

Wonder why there was, or they thought there was, a need to produce this?...

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In 1936, adults over the age of 28 were older than the first Model T. The automobile was still a relatively new technology.

Here is my high school drivers' ed teacher preparing to show how to use a stick shift:

nostalgic - first vehicle was a '64 chevy stepside with 3 forward on the column.

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I would so use Frank Costanza's "Stop Short" move with her.

Some 30's cars had manual transmissions that weren't synchronized. In the 31 Model A, you have to double clutch to downshift or shift into 1st when you are on the move. You also have time other shifts to some extent.

The nicer 30's cars, like the 32 Buick below, had synchronized transmissions.

I taught both my sons how to use a manual using the Model A's. If you can shift them, you can pretty well use any other manual transmission.





Now, if you want a weird one, the 39 Buick Special has three on the column - and the turn signal switch is a small thumb switch located on the shift lever. The turn signal is mounted on the trunk, with each light very close together.



The trunk mounted turn signal (ebay photo)

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1936, adults over the age of 28 were older than the first Model T. The automobile was still a relatively new technology.

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Yea that video was the equivalent of teaching boomers how to use Excel