The sound you heard was the synchros working extra hard to keep the gears from crunching. You were making it work harder than you really should. Just let the car slow down a bit before slipping it into gear and it will snick in with no whining.

Sounds like a nice car.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.