Ok I actually said to him if it’s in neutral you could start it without the clutch engaged and I also said that about cutting a board to hold it, but I said a 2x4.
So I’m happy you are affirming what I said earlier! LOL But in his defense, he did jack the rear wheels up as you mentioned and I never thought of that.
He wants to change the transmission to a 4 on floor, but I’m insistent on keeping it as is. I’m looking forward to driving a manual 3 speed again, I learned to drive on one many many years ago!
SuziQ