hi ron,
don't worry about the healey. it's probably had more abuse from former owners.
3 of my brood of 5 learned to shift and operate the clutch on a side shift
healey 3000.
the primary caution is the non sychromesh low and reverse. just find a local
school parking lot on the weekends and you'll find your kids are amazingly
resourceful and pick up clutching and braking in no time. all of my kids first
cars were stick shifts and i told them they could now drive anything since they
learned in a BIG HEALEY !!
happy healeying,
jerry wall
Ron Davies wrote:
>
> Since we don't live forever and since my daughters (20 and 22) want to
> eventually drive my BJ8 they need to learn how to shift on a rental car.
>
> I have no idea what is out there for rent but thought maybe some on the list
> have gone through this and found an ideal car to teach kids in other than
> their Healey.
>
> I would think a light small car would be best. I learned in a vw bug back in
> '64.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> TIA
>
> Ron
>
> 67 BJ8 that doesn't want it's gears ruined.
>
> Your messages not reaching the list?
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