I've only had 2 others before the 3 I have now, and only had to purchase 1 of the 3.
The first two was way back when I was in late teens early 20's. First was a 52 Dodge p/u, dont really remember much about it or how i even aquired it, was a flat 6/4sp, and actually a POS.
Second 1 was a 72...