Re: [FWDLK] Push Button Tranny

[Dave Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bill, 

The Gov't wanted the shifting mechanism to operate like all the others. Some people were making mistakes with unfamiliar mechanisms and patterns, causing accidents or damage to the drive train. 

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500 

---- Bill Amberger <Magnumguy@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> I was told/heard that the Gov't. told Chrysler to make their cars operate like all others, so no pushbuttons. But, weren't pushbuttons used on the heater controls w/o complaint?
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> Bill The Magnumguy
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>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Gary Runkel 
>   To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
>   Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 9:06 PM
>   Subject: [FWDLK] Push Button Tranny
> 
> 
>   Does anyone know the REAL reason Chrysler stopped using the pushbutton trans controls after the 1964 model year? Some people have told me it was because they wanted to be more conventional to the public. Others have even said there too many complaints from women breaking their nails when trying to push the buttons.
> 
>   I'm hoping to hear from people who were employed by Chrysler or Ross Roy in that era that were in a position to KNOW the reason(s).
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>   Thanks,
> 
>   Gary Runkel
> 
>   Canton, MI 
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