windrush:
Interesting that they used a synchromesh gearbox back then, I thought the later Ergomatic cabbed Marshall’s had a constant mesh one? Back in the sixties we used to service a Mustang owned by Gillette Industries, I assume they were similar mechanically to those in the brochures? I seem to remember it having the aircleaner in the cab though, and the little red ‘flags’ that popped up to let you know that you had now no brakes!Pete.
Evening Pete
The 5-speed synchromesh 'box was replaced in 1962 /3 by the D196 5-speed direct drive constant mesh 'box, or more commonly the D197 6-speed overdrive constant mesh 'box. The synchro 'box was easy and delightful to use, it was as positive as a constant mesh box, you just had to be careful when changing gears, the gear lever positions for 2 and 4, and 3 and 5 were very close together. First gear was never needed except for a hill start loaded.