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While rummaging through some Chrysler technical service bulletins, I ran across Chrysler TSB No. 953-CH. It was dated February 22, 1956, and discussed the fact that the TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission entered production on the 1956 Imperial C-73 at serial number C56-6700. |
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Location: Michigan | Nice tid bit to know.
And then much later was added to C67 - W5558781 :D |
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Location: cornpatch county, Southwest IOA | 300XMAN - 2015-01-13 11:20 AM
Hi All,
While rummaging through some Chrysler technical service bulletins, I ran across Chrysler TSB No. 953-CH. It was dated February 22, 1956, and discussed the fact that the TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission entered production on the 1956 Imperial C-73 at serial number C56-6700. It also was put into the 300 B (1956) late in the year. I am sure it was put into some Dodges and possibly others.
I have the stuff to convert my powerflite to a torqueflite ( 1956 Chrysler) How hard do you think it is to find the 1/2 year only pushbutton bezel for 5 buttons??????And the right shifter slides? I am still looking for the right 2nd gear button............................... mo |
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Location: Michigan | Ok so I have some experience with this. I looked for 2 years and never saw the correct Chrysler 3sp pushbutton for a 56. It has to be a 56 cause they changed it in 57. So I fabricated mine. Essentially any 3sp 56,57 (58?) pushbutton internals will work. But you have to find:
1) the buttons you want. (Dodge or Plymouth) I got Plymouth versions.
2) something to help you precisely cut a new face for your 56 bezel and to cut out just enough from the 56 bezel.
Check out my progress thread for pics and details. http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=40323&...
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Location: ZH, Switzerland | For sure the Torqueflite was installed in 1956 Chrysler C-72 New Yorkers as well later in 1956. IMHO the production stopped during September or October 1956. November 1956 was the introduction of the 1957 model year. Does anybody know with which serial number the switch to the Torqueflite happened for a C-72 and C-71? And only Detroit built cars or LA built cars as well. Or does anybody know the production ratio between Imperials and New Yorkers (all body styles)? 300XMAN noted that the Imperials startet with the serial number C56-6700. The serial number of my 56 C-72 New Yorker is N56L3495 (left the factory mid February 1956). What I couldn't figure out at this time is if the plate (plain, no pattern in Imperials and Chrysler New Yorkers/Windsors) is removable from the bezel. In this case IMHO it's possible to duplicate the plate and put in the holes for the five buttons in original configuration (R N D in the same configuration like Powerflite, but two buttons at the lowest line, both with the same size like the single button with Powerflite). Happy Motoring! Dieter |
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Location: Michigan | and then we are back to the problem of finding the correct buttons.  |
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Location: Michigan | The lower two buttons are the only things that changed I think but finding that configuration and the controller to go with it?
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Location: Sarpsborg, Norway | The Torqueflite where never available on the New Yorker or Windsor series in 1956. They came in Imperials as a mid-year change as stated above here, and also where an option in the 300B. The introduction in production of the Imperials I recall to be early December in 55, but I will never swear on it
There is a few New Yorkers that have been converted later, but I have never seen an official note or publication that they where factory installed and sold to the public. Most likely there would be a few cars used as test vehicle, but I'm quite sure they where showed or sold.
Should not be a problem locating the complete shifter from a 56 Imperial. I have scored a couple of them in wrecking yards, but with the last years crunchomania in old yards they will only be harder and harder to find. |
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1956 3-speed TorqueFlite introduction
