My F-150 had the standard 351w in it, and was a 4-speed...well, really a 3-speed, since 1st gear was a granny gear that rarely ever was used.

And yes, if there was someone in the passenger seat then you committed a sex offense every time you shifted into reverse...that shifter had some reach to it. 4th gear would get their knee, reverse would get'em right in the junk if they were lounging and you weren't paying attention.

Loved that truck, I towed and hauled everything with it, babied it was not.

Fish on...

Todd