[cornemuse]

Dad had a '58 Chev PU 283 & column shifter. I got my permit & the two of us would (me) drive up 'Palomar Mountian' (in San Diego County) (we had property there and had to remove brush from around structures "Religiously" every 2 or 3 weeks for fire safety) It was about 110 miles round trip. Drive up on sat & home sun. He wouldnt let me use the brakes much, use that tranny. There was (is) a dirt road up the mountian 'Nate Harrison Grade' we took some times, it was fun! My 1st car was a '53 chev 2 door sedan with the 6 cyl. & 3 on the tree, no chrome. -corne-

BTW, that '58 PU was selected over another PU the dealer had at the same time which had the 283 AND factory mech fuel injection (Hillborne??) & LOTS of extras.