Here's the page from the Salesman's Handbook. Stu

 

Funny how we take those things for granted today.Every one of those items were big stuff back in the day.

 

Odd, not even one cup holder! How did these people survive? Stu

 

I guess when they were steering with both hands except while shifting, they never really had use for a cup holder... at least I've never been able to hold anything else while driving Betsy.

 

You mean you can't steer Betsy with your knee while stirring your latte and texting? Amazing. Stu

 

Remember, I'm still a rookie...

 

Probably saves an embarrassing wet spot in your lap. Now, back on topic. Stu

 

also, back in the day, you had real coffee shops (diners), and truck stops. A cup holder would only interfere with the good things in life

 

Dispatch box? But if I fill it with dispatches where will I keep my gloves?

 

Gloves go on the dash to cover up one of the defrost vents.They help keep little stubby pencils and stuff from falling down in them.

 

I think back then, more people drank from flasks that fit in their pocket, than from big gulp cups.

 

OK fellas, lets get back to the original subject. After all, this has been a major hijack...

Sorry about that thowle65.

 

No problem, funny conversation. Reminds me when I was a kid hauling junk to the land fill with my Grandpa in his 57' Ranchero. Trucks/cars back then were more like small, enclosed playgrounds for kids. The concept of being strapped in to a designated seat was not present haha.

Anyhow. I have read that these trucks came with two transmission options. One had to be double clutched and the other was a synchro I believe? Is there an easy way to tell which this has by looking at it? I guess my other question is does it really matter? Either one should be fine right?

And if anyone on here in the Oklahoma or surrounding areas know where I can find a set of 22.5" or 19.5" 5 lugs let me know. Thanks a lot.

 

Weather permitting, I'll be going to an event in OKC first week of December. If 19.5s are of interest to you I could take a set along. Stu

 

I believe all the trucks with the "M" six had the syncro-silent transmission, but I could be wrong on that. The easiest way to tell the difference is, the T9 spur gear transmission has reverse over to the right and back against the seat. The syncro-silent T98 has reverse over to the right and up against the dash. Looks like a great truck.
Mark