Re: [FWDLK] Barrett Jackson Max Wedge
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Re: [FWDLK] Barrett Jackson Max Wedge



Just to complicate this issue.
I installed a 727 TorqueFlite in my 56 Dodge. Prior to that, I explored using a cast iron TorqueFlite, because it did not require an adapter. The largest issue using a cast iron TF is that the transmission crossmember mounting point on the trans is about 3 inches farther back than for the PowerFlite. This then requires relocation of the cross member mounting brackets on the frame to be relocated 3 inches farther back. These frame brackets had tabs that fit into locating slots on the frame when welded into place at the factory. The interesting point is that my Dodge, assembled in Oct 1955, had extra locating slots in the frame for locating crossmember brackets for mounting a TF. This proves the factory engineers were planning to install TFs in 56 Dodges, but unfortunately TFs were not available in sufficient quantity beyond some 56 Chryslers and Imperials late in the year. I have also heard that some late 56 DeSoto Adventurers received TFs too, because a TF makes a significant performance enhancement.

One last interesting note: the 727 has the same crossmember mounting point as the PowerFlite.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 1:42 PM, John wrote:

Imperials very late in the year and few 300B's received Torqueflites.

John Lazenby

----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Pavlovich" <glpavlovich@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 11:33 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Barrett Jackson Max Wedge


Both of the 1956 DeSoto cars sold were advertised as having a "three speed" automatic transmission. I thought the only cast iron three speed for 1956 came in the Imperial and the rest of the line received Powerflite two-speeds until the 1957 model year?

Thank you for any updating of my aging memory bank.

Gary Pavlovich


----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Chervinsky" <63hemipolara@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 9:07 AM
Subject: Re: Barrett Jackson Max Wedge



Yes there was the '56 Desoto convertible THAT SOLD FOR $340,000!?

On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 11:37 AM, JJ <jchistia@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

The only Desoto that I saw listed at Barrett-Jackson was Lot: 1252.2 - 1956
DE SOTO ADVENTURER 2 DOOR HARDTOP.

It went for $154,000

Was there another?



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