Who Let a ROOKIE Drive MANUAL on the Highway?! Learning stick shift on GAIL the SNAIL NNKH
In this video, I really put myself to the test, pushing my limits and comfort zone. Can I, a novice at manual transmission, drive the 1962 Econoline, "GAIL the SNAIL" with manual steering and a sloppy shifter to the Duct Tape Drags in Tuscon, Arizona? Unfortunately, not everything goes as planned.
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Special thanks to owner Jim and his staff at the Tuscon Dragway for inviting us back to race on Sunday. Every single one of them really made our experience so memorable and we couldn't be more grateful!
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Check out these cool channels that were also at the Duct Tape Drags. I know some of them are doing videos of their own on the event, so be on the lookout. Thanks @IrishOutlawGarage for the footage of the Econoline!! So great seeing old friends and meeting new ones along the way. We will for sure be back next year!
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Love to hear Jen sing! Such a beautiful voice! ❤
Oh hearing Gus whimper when Jen was pulling away 😢what a sweetie ❤
These are the type of videos we want. Road trips with gus
The 18 wheeler tire coming off would have freaked out anyone that much, if we saw it in person like you did. Nobody would have thought that would ever happen to an 18 wheeler.
Wheels coming off tractor trailers in Ontario, Canada were a thing back in the late 90s. Police started cracking down on the trucking companies because it was almost happening on the daily. Eventually, Torque Indicators were added to the wheel nuts of commercial trucks. Now it's a rare occurrence.
I love you both. Gus is a must! I really enjoy watching both channels. God bless you all.
Once you get it, you get it. Manual shift achievement unlocked!
Paddle shifters get me freaked
I really loved this video. Human and gritty. The real deal. You 3 are a blast to watch.
Well done for mastering the manual column shift under different and stressful conditions. You held in there. You have a wonderful singing voice. Watched the step repairs video and was introduced to your happy singing.
I thought we all agreed Chris wasn't going to sing anymore! Leave the singing to the angel, we all luv it when Jen sings. 😍😍😍
Yay, it's Jen. I am so looking forward to this video. She needs to make more lot's more videos.
IKR. Did you love the 70's music playing hahaha
Yeah take her on a hill next and start. From stop
Yes yay Jen!!!..we don't wanna see him 😂
@@wilE6764 😂😂😂😂😂
Salut de France
Jen you are the real deal. Awesome job handling Gail the Snail. Best channel to watch for real authentic people. 👍🐕
You guys make a great couple.. Chris is a good natured lucky guy to have you Jen! After watching this whole video, it feels like I was getting to know you guys! Jen, you are easy to fall in love with, plus that great smile!!
Jen, you are the farthest thing from whiny! My favorite thing about your personality is your "can do" attitude. Chris is a lucky man to have someone so willing to push her own limits while hanging with him. I watch all of your channels and it almost never fails that I end up being impressed with your demeanor under pressure. I wish I had more of that myself. This was a great accomplishment and I sincerely commend you for yet again getting out of your box and killing it!
I'll second that reply! 👍💕😉
Really means a lot to have your support! One thing I will say for sure is that since dating Chris I have done things, seen things and accomplished things I never thought I would, simply bc he pushes me so far out of my comfort zone. In this particular situation he felt pretty bad bc he realized afterwards it was far too dangerous, but he certainly has made a huge impact on the way I face new things and challenges. Thanks so much for all the kind words and for watching our videos. ❤️
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Thank you for keeping your true reaction in the video. Real emotion is not what I commonly see on well-curated videos. You, Chris, Gus, and Turbo are the best!
Thank you. I would say now that I am glad I left it in the video. I was concerned about the negativity that might come along with it but I have been pleasantly surprised by the support from you and many others viewers. Gives me hope that I can share more in the future. Have a great day and thanks for watching.
Another classic with a great mechanic and a gorgeous witty very talented clever hilarious woman 🎉
We appreciate you 🙂
@@jennifersugint please more videos you guys are great ...love ❤️ you jen...Chris is a super lucky guy...Jen has star quality
Despite the trauma rest assured that episode made me smile, gave the weekend a brilliant send off. Well done, Jen, he's a very lucky man.
You are awesome Jen! Way to power through that scary drive!
Jen I have no problem at all with you showing emotion in you videos, seeing what you saw would have shook most people up, and getting back on the highway with fast moving vehicles in a van you are not familiar with would be scary for most of us. As my friend Rich would say what you did was "Keeping it real" and that works for me. ❤
Good tunes @ the pool! Great video! 😮
Thanks for saying that. I really was borderline not going to leave it in the video bc I thought it was too much of a downer and might be off putting to some people, but I said hey, whatever, this is my real life and I wanted to share it. I was really scared in that moment and I wanted to quit but it wasn’t an option. I felt like a little girl learning to ride a bike on a highway. I was afraid I would make a mistake and stall the van. But everything worked out thank goodness. Thanks for the support. I really appreciate it.
@@jennifersugint You were in a really bad spot with the ramp on high frequency withn vehicles coming up to the highway, the burning truck right in front of you, the clapped out van etc...bad came to worst, no wonder you were quote shocked...literally... But all went well, as far as we seen it and it will you makle even stronger, because you overcome it! 💪😉
@@jennifersugintshhhh🤫🤫beautiful legs by the way❤
@@jennifersugintI think you did great! The situation you where in was far from normal and most people would have a hard time there. But you did it and now have more experience. Btw, here in Sweden manual gears are more or less standard and most people do their driving test in a manual. If you do the test in automatic you are not even allowed to drive manual at all, its will be printed on your licence. And you and your little family is so nice to watch, even my dog enjoyed it. I love this kinds of adventures so you got a new subscriber :) Promise to do more videos like this!
I’m a retired bus driver , I basically taught myself to drive a standard H 5 speed school bus, Jen you’re doing great 👍
I too have driven them all...from 3 on the tree, to Muncie 4 speeds, school buses, and pretty well every brand of Semi on the road today, moving them about for 10+ years, and truly miss it honestly. I DO believe though, with the slop in the Econoline linkage, it might be a frustrating situation for us all. :)
I couldn’t image trying to teach myself how to drive manual. You are impressive in my eyes! And thanks!!
The dude man with the electric unicycle 🤘🤘😘😂🤣 Chris you did awesome being your first time on one!
I sure do appreciate these long ass videos. Seriously... It's like ASMR for me.
Gus really makes y’alls channel even better!
Jenn you did great. Just remember when you get overwhelmed just take a breath and start again. You did great. I love both Chris and your channel.
Seatbelts, seatbelts, SEATBELTS! Guys, I am 62yr old. I’ve been in car accidents caused by others. Both with and without seatbelts. I’m very blessed to be writing this as I survived a hellish car accident. Without going in to too much detail. Without a seatbelt, my head went into the windshield. I spent three days in the ICU. Two more weeks in the hospital, then three months in physical therapy. During that three months, I was plucking shards of glass from my skull as my body pushed that foreign debris out of my skin. That, and a punctured right lung. A catheter due to bruised kidneys. It still took a year to walk w/o extreme pain in my left leg, knee and foot. You two are the same age I was when that happened. Forget the engine, forget the tires, forget the gig or event you “must” drive to. Get the seatbelts and wear them. So many people these days on their phones. Has made driving today far worse than it was in the ‘70s and ‘80s. You two make for a fun and talented couple to watch. Please take care of each other and wear your seatbelts. No excuses. Love watching both of your channels. Keep doing your thing. Currently, I’m working on a ‘70 Buick Electra 225 Custom 4 door sedan. Hope to have her back on the road soon. Love it when you two are working on the land yachts! Take care from Spotsylvania VA. RustyFuryIII
Hey Jen, Chris, and Gus! These might be the best videos you two have made! What an awesome adventure!! You did an amazing job fighting through your fears. Four lanes of high speed traffic, and you had a top speed of 45-50, that's no joke! Keep these great videos coming!👍
1:08:33 So glad your able to move past that tramadic experience independently but Chris I believe should have consoled you with a hug but being that he was dealing with his own and with the adrenaline from that fire, you both came out of that situation very well❤. Lastly, holy geez you four are so cute together. I forever will watch your channel and Chris' as well, so keep up your vlog content. All the best!!
I wish Chris would have showed a little compassion. Maybe take Jen out of Gail for a moment to breathe. "Just chill" did nothing for me haha. But big ole kudo's Chris for the insert. I love you guys and a fan for life
Any reason Jen couldn't drive the mustang back to Travis home? Thank you for sharing
true raw emotion from the girl who saves bugs and offers water to strays...congrats on grinding it out and not quitting...
I watched the VGG episode of Duct Tape Drags this week. You two and the Scooby Doo Econoline were right there in a couple of scenes.
I understand too well what a traumatic event does to a person, and you dealt with yours like a champ. Great Video and great job recovering 👍🏻
You two are fun to watch , I saw Gail the snail on VGG the other day and could wait to see you episode
Yeah me too, and this video is 10 X's funner...and just a joy to watch.
I felt your pain in that moment. I've been there, before it became second nature and remember the panic and anxiety, and that was with a normal stick shift. Love your content, please keep it coming.
Great video. Im glad that you decided to leave in the part when you were scared. We can all relate with it, and shows you are a real person and not just staging stuff for KZhead.
Jen, just wondering does Chris have any idea how lucky he is to have you by his side
No kidding. She is a catch! But my wife calls Chris “eye candy” …. so I got that working for me which is great.
I think both of them are awesome they make a freaking great team but they are very lucky they have Gus he is awesome
I think he knows, dude.
I agree
@@joshuabreeden1211 hahah yes Gus is the best. We are so lucky
You're such a trooper, Jen! Well done girl!
Chris you are the most Patient man in the world. Jen, you owe him.
I'm just like what! Seeing Jen in a tube top not a sleeveless wow she's a real looker bud! Great work yall
To make it complete, you need the canvas water bag hanging off the mirror, they really work great. And to get really authentic, get the old window air conditioner. You two are getting the 1960's road trip experience! Love it! Jen you are doing well with the 3 on the tree, when I started driving stick I drove the car home in second gear for 15 miles lol. Then, when I got into my dads automatic taking my mom to the store, I forgot I was in an automatic and hit the break like a clutch and scared my mom half to death! So yeah, been there Jen.
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Jen don't beat yourself up you did a great job with Gail the worn out shifter . The inter state thing was scary for you.i drove truck for 50 years. The class of truck drivers out there scare me. Plus the road rage . I'm retired now glad I don't have to be out there. Great video Jen keep coming.
She sings like an angel, looks like an angel and even drives like an angel! Greetings from rainy and cold Netherlands! It's such an honoust video.. Thanks for sharing this.. it feels like I am on vacation!
Jen/Chris and Gusman, u guy's always bring love and joy to everybody that u meet. driving the Gail/Snail all the way to AZ. what a trip..
Wow! I am emotionally drained after watching your video but it was totally worth it. You're super genuine, I wish there were more videos like yours out there. I learned to stick shift on an old Ford Falcon Back in the early 80s. Excellent video Jen, keep up the great work
Tiberius it's true, we never forget, just as Jen shall never forget her first time. I learned on a 1964 Studebaker Wagonaire back in 1974 as a Senior in high school, with a clutch pedal that could give your hamstring a 'Charlie Horse' in stop and go traffic. But then I purchased my first car a 1964 Ford Falcon soon after graduating. It was 1976, the car was not so pretty in its olive green skin, just like Gail. It had been sold out of Pac Bell's service fleet to the man whom I purchased it from, he was a Fuller Brush door to door salesman. It cost me $400.00 So it lived with Pacific Bell as a fleet vehicle, then it cleaned up the neighborhoods as a brush mobile. Of course it was a six cylinder, three on the tree, plain Jane four door model. I loved that dependable car and will never forget all the good times I had riding around in northern California, just sipping fuel, touring the Sierra Nevada mountains and foothills to the splendor that is the Pacific sea along coastal State Hwy 1, prior to joining the USAF. p.s. My pop helped me yank out the original tired sixer and we replaced it with what at the time you could order from Sears Roebuck, a remanufactured six, as well we did the clutch plate, flywheel and throw out bearing, you know; the works!
Thank you for watching. I was emotionally drained as well lol. I really wish I learned when I was younger but hey, I’m learning now so I am grateful for that ❤️
Jen, I am so glad you left that section of the video in, I struggle a lot with what to put in my videos due to fear of how people will respond to them, but seeing you show all the real emotions and feelings shows me that it's all good and just real life! Thank you for sharing your struggles and triumphs! I absolutely love your drive to learn and conquer everything put in your path, you and Chris are both amazing people!
Thanks for the support. Glad you understand how it can be challenging to decide what to leave and what to cut out. We both appreciate the support and encouragement. Best of luck with your channel!
Great video just simple real adventures and fun. You three are a joy to watch and love to hear hen sing.
You guys make movies not typical KZhead stuff. Great editing and entertaining people living life
To be fair merging onto the interstate with a modern vehicle would have been stressful but having to do it with an antique Definitely added degrees of discomfort. Good job Jen 💪🏻
Thanks for sharing this adventure with us. Don't feel bad about showing your emotions, it was a legitimate scary event. I was scared for you but I knew you are a strong person and would get through it. Love the Gus man !!!
Having already watched Chris's NNKH video Jen,i stayed up until 4.20 am to watch yours too. I really felt for you having your panic attack in Gail The Snail. Excellently configured video Jen,and loved the stills at the end. Thanks for laying bare your traumatic times aswell as the great fun times too. You two are my favourite couple on tv. Not forgetting of course Turbo & Gus I hope you will not have to stop due to financial restraints,because we all know how KZhead are treating their great established Content Creators like Chris and You lately. They shouldn't bite the hand that feeds them. I will gadly follow both of you to an alterative platform,if push comes to shove.
Thanks for staying up to the wee hours of the morning to watch our videos. It really means a lot to both of us. And we will keep going at it until we can’t anymore. Sometimes we are lucky to break even on these trips but we enjoy doing them so it balances out.
Thanks for replying to my previous comment Jen. Good things come to good people that do good things. Looking forward to new adventures 👍
I laughed when you said “ I’m so relieved when I get into third” haha. I can imagine the stress you had. You did great girl.
Your face when the semis start passing you, around 45 minutes in! But I’m loving watching you getting confident.
That was an awesome road trip Jen, I think you handled the old van just fine. Having Chris and Gus the wonder dog with you made for a memorable trip!
Jen just look at you all calm cool and collected! The cutest thing in the world is seeing your little smile when you get it. Nick is definitely there for you helping you figure it out and lady you are doing great! I am looking forward to hearing your snail song I have not finished the video yet but had to comment on how far you have come learning how to drive that 3 speed straight Axel micro bus. Once you have that down I'm confident you will be able to drive just about anything else. Keep pushing your abilities and you will be happy with the results. This viewer is quite proud of you for even wanting to learn how to make a standard vehicle move. How awesome is that you are doing well and building up your confidence. You can do anything you put your mind to. Just look at it as a old friend from here on out. You go girl! You are inspiring Young ladies to learn this skill and showing up there male counterparts! Way to go!
Thank you for your APPRECIATION to your subscribers Jen!😮
Jen, love watching you, love your singing ❤
This was such an awesome video! Loved it. And when you got emotional, I cried when you cried and so relieved that you and Chris were not hurt by that tractor trailer losing a wheel. Glad you're home safe. Love you guys.💕
Thank you for your empathy ❤️. You’re the best and we love you too!
What a experience, glad you had overcome that shock from the accident, seeing you shaking and crying made this 50+ guy really feeling with you... What a trip, get yourselves some rest! Thx for showing 👍👍👍
Means a lot! Thanks for watching ❤️
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Well done Jen with mastering the manual van under a difficult situation!!! You have a nice singing voice..
So happy you're filming now. So much extra for the trips. I like your vlogs.
Three-on-the-tree. Probably one of the hardest ways to learn a manual transmission. Great job. Next lesson, stopping and starting on a hill.
Nope learning on theNJT. AT 15 YRS OLD IN A NEW 1968 CHEVY C60 BOX TRUCK ......
Learned to drive three-on-the-tree at 14 years old in an old Ford Falcon, in the snow. Thanks to my sisters old boyfriend. Had a blast!
The parking brake is the key to hill starts. Chris maybe should have mentioned this to Jen...
I your moniker... I'm gaining space in my head as I age and things just seem to disappear in there.@@headspace8338
@@headspace8338 donuts in da. Snow
What a trooper Jenn is! Not many people could have pulled themselves together and do what needed to be done. Good for you Jenn, you go girl!!...
I was truly almost in tears when you were having your episode or panic attack , what ever it was your a trooper girl . Proud of you 👍
That was an emotional rollercoaster of a trip for both you Jen, and me, the viewer. Like I was along for the ride. You had me laughing in my seat with tears literally rolling down my face at certain times in the video, then just plain sad for you during the tough moments. Thanks for recording and posting such a real video. Love you guys, from Montreal
Thank you, Steve! I always prefer to keep things happy in my videos but the truth is there are usually some struggles along the way. I wasn’t sure I wanted to share the struggle this time, but it was the reality of our situation. I’m glad you appreciated me leaving it in there which further validates my decision to do so. Appreciate you more than you know! All my best to you!
Thank you Jen, Chris and Gus for the adventure with Gail. This brought many emotions for you to which you survived all. The truck situation was terrible but you’re able to overcome the fear and defeat the devil by continuing on (hesitantly). Good job and looking forward to seeing more content soon.😅
What a great video! You should be very proud of yourself Jen.
I admire you learning the stick shift especially on the old EcoLine 👍 I also like your spontaneous karaoke singing- You have a beautiful voice ❤️👍
Jen, what a great job you're doing with you're driving a stick! You're doing just fine and the more you do it, the more automatic everything will be! Love you all and keep up the great video work!
Got a laugh a couple times with you learning 3 on the tree, I learned how to drive on my dad's old 64 Ford with 3 on the tree and I think that's how everyone should learn for the 1st time, cuz after that driving anything is a breeze, don't worry jen the more you drive it the easier it'll get
Hi Jen and Chris, sitting back watching your program again you two are absolutely amazing people I can’t get enough of your videos. They are so entertaining so much fun and it makes me laugh and so does Gus he’s an awesome little man. So please keep the videos coming. I absolutely love them as I said take good care of yourselves. Take care God bless remember don’t let anyone steal your dreams Rob from Australia Once again Jen, I am totally in amazement of you, even though you were Deadset scared and showing your emotion to the world you got up and you kept going well done young lady. Well done and I liked it when you and Chris said to each other that you love each other and you gave a kiss that is so so beautiful thank you.
Hi, Rob!! You’re awesome for hanging out with us! And yea Gus is the best. I’ll give him a little pay on the head from you right now. Thanks again for tuning in ❤️
Jen. Thank you for always being really. Don’t change.
Another excellent video! I really look forward to your adventures. Can't wait to see what you do with Gail... ton of potential there 😃 Keep up the great work!
Jen, you have let your emotions in the way, but you really sucked it up, and nailed it. You are strong as a rock! As the kids say, you go, girl.
You are doing great, I learned the hard way with a sleeping parent on a dirt road all day.
1:07:00 Leaving this in was Perfect! Emotion is real and thank you for its important to show this. U did freeking amazing Jen. !!!!
Thank you so much. I was hoping I wouldn’t regret leaving that in but I really wanted to show how I was feeling in that moment. Glad you thought it was a good move to leave it in the video. It was definitely a scary moment for me
Красивая улитка 🐌 получилась! Нравится! Классное путешествие на старом автобусе! Классное видео! Мне понравилось! Круто Круто!!!❤
I like Gail, but I love Gus. Cool dog!
Courage is the ability to continue despite crippling fear. Well done Miss.
*Jenn ur doing fine with that Van...its all good!!*
WHAT!!! Another video from our Jen and Guss!!!!! Best Sunday Ever!!! hahahaha
Jenn, You are SO sweet, (I really felt sorry for you, so overwhelmed) Chris is so fortunate, and that van is so cool ! love to have it
These road trips are very entertaining to watch.
You did great ,Jen--the old Bell System would be proud of you and old Gail !!!
Jen I love it when you sing to us, you have a great voice.
Thanks ☺️
Jen, no dejes de cantar por favor.Un abrazo para los cuatro.Saludos desde Madrid, España
Jenn you are absolutely amazing. Thanks for the show. It was wonderful
Jennifer you certainly passed your trial by fire. You should be proud of yourself!!
Armstrong Stearing here Jen! Driving your vehicle like a Champion!
Man I love gus he's so freaking cute great job on the 3 on the tree
*And that tire had SO MUCH TREAD LEFT!!....:))*
You 3 are the best (car related) on youtube!!!!! thank you guy's for showing us how you guy's roll..... greetsz from holland....max....😉😊💛
Aww. I just wish Chris had given you a hug, or at least tried to calm you down. You did great!
Great job driving that Gail the snail. And being a little scared with all them big trucks passing by is normal. You did great
2 thumbs up! Living the high life in a unique way. I saw the “purple mountains majesty” in the cotton shot background. 😊
Great vlog guys, love tagging along on your road trips. God Bless ya
jenn you did wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don't worry about crying a little bit , i was crying with you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are a tough woman who can handle anything !!!!!!!!!! so proud to know you !!!!!!!!!!
You, Jen and Gus are very entertaining!
I love Gus! He’s a good doggy!
You have to leave that scene in no one could act as good like To see the relief when you get to top gear. You deserve a beer.
Jen, you have a great singing voice
Bravery is doing what needs to be done despite your fear. You did that.
that dude that tied the rc car to the baby stroller is a hero
Love how you did the ending - thats life, aint it? Makin memories and lookin back at um. Thank you 🙂🙏
You're a real trooper. You're doing great driving Gail on the open road. An old three on the tree is tough under any circumstance. No synchro, sloppy shifter and underpowered... Go Gail...