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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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Default Automatic Gears????

I've got a 66 roadster...(and another dumb question)

As I was working on the shift linkage and hooking up the Neutral Safety Switch a friend stopped by and we got to talking about why they called this car an automatic 3-speed. The shift plate indicates two drive gears (D=Drive and L=Low). So whats the third gear?? Did they consider Reverse a third gear??

(By the way, inregards to UPS deliveries.....My parts show up fine, however they've taken out my mailbox, twice now!!!)
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 09:37 AM
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Default Re: Automatic Gears???? (6tee6)

Maybe EdT can shed some light on this one :p: :p: I can't really help you bro, I've never heard of anyone calling them a 3spd :skep: I've always heard them called "2 speed Powerglides"??
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 10:19 AM
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Corvette automatics were 2-speed Powerglides from '53-'67; 3-speed automatics didn't start usage in Corvettes until '68. :thumbs:
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 02:36 PM
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As usual, the forum came through and another "Unsolved Mystery" is once again resloved....

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