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Old 05-25-2017, 09:59 PM   #8
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Default Re: Gear shift lever on a Model A

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C View Post
The original idea behind this designs stems more from when you notice which side the keyed door handle is on. It was customary in the day for the driver to enter/exit from the curb side passenger door. Moving the shift lever out of the way allowed the driver to easily slide across the seat.
Maybe that's why the spare tire is on the left side?
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