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Old September 2nd 07, 07:46 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
GILL[_2_]
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Default Question on 1966 Mustang 3 speed transmission

Kruse wrote:
> On Sep 1, 12:06 am, " >
> wrote:
>> Hi - sorry for being vague in my initial question - it is the 3 speed
>> stick and not the C4 auto that I am refering to
>>

>
> I read your initial post and I suspected you were referring to a
> stick, but wasn't quite sure. Anyway, the early Mustang three speed
> was not as strong as the toploader or the Borg Warner, but don't let
> that keep you from buying the car. You could always upgrade to a
> better tranny and the car would not lose any value.
>
> At one time I owned a '66 with a 200 and a three speed stick. That
> tranny was WEAK. I remember I tore out second gear in it, but at the
> time I was too poor to fix it so I just went from 1st to 3rd. Hey, it
> got me to school.
>

Mine was in a 70 Maverick. Took me to school too.....hard knocks.

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