The transmission is a Clark 5 speed 202V with a direct 5th. First is away from the driver and towards the seat. Reverse is away from the driver towards the dash. This was considered useful when the vehicle got stuck. One could rock back and forth between 1st and R.
Had either the same Trans or a similar one in my '62 GMC 6500. Used that First and Reverse routine many times with that Trans when I would get stuck in the mud.
Bill
