I drive mine the same as Wally. But if you have a heavy load, start out in granny, then shift to second.
If you start out with a heavy load on a hill, stay in granny until it starts to level out some.
Also, try not to slip the clutch very much taking off in second.

Don

1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck
"The Flag Pole"
In the Stovebolt Gallery
1946 2-Ton grain truck
1946 3/4-ton pickup,
1953 1-ton pickup
1957 1-ton flatbed dually,
1954 Pontiac Straight Eight
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