Re: IML: 56 Imperial Transmissions

[PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx>]

My '56 Imperial was built on February 14, 1956 and came from the 
factory with the three speed automatic Torqueflite transmission. The 
two speed Powerflite was used in early production. There seems to be 
some confusion to exactly when the change over took place. Once it 
occurred, all '56 Imperils had the three speed transmission. I have 
looked at over 100 '56 Imperials (both two and three speed models) in 
30 years time and NEVER seen one that had a three speed transmission 
lurking under the car, while offering the driver a two speed push 
button control. Frankly, I don't think that can work as the cables are 
not interchangeable. I have seen one 1955 car with a three speed unit 
installed, bypassing the Flight Lever, and the pushbutton unit dangling 
under the dash to control the movement of the car. It worked, but I did 
not consider it to be an ideal situation.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: RODGER D. REDDISH <FltSgt@xxxxxxx>
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 7:30 pm
Subject: Re: IML: 56 Imperial values?




Larry

 

When you face the seller and they boast about the "Hemi".  Answer by 
saying this is the engine that weighs more than 100 pounds heavier than 
an 413.  Also reply that NAPA can not get an re-build engine kit for 
this engine.

 

If the car was produced before may of 1956 it had the two speed 
Automatic.  After May the automatic was the three speed and many folks 
did an "retro fit".  Even if it has the newer transmission. talk it 
down anyway. ( It is possible to have the 2 speed transmission shift 
face plate but have the three speed transmission. )

 

From across the street (max ), you should not hear the exhaust note 
from an "running engine".

 

I have no 1956 Imperial, but I sure would like one.

 

Rodger & Gabby

COS


----- Original Message -----

From: Larry & Cheryl

To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 8:44 PM

Subject: IML: 56 Imperial values?



Are 1956 Imperials in demand? I am driving two hours to look at one 
that
runs and will pull itself onto trailer. Freeze plugs leaks
and cannot run long. Supposedly all original and they do not know 
model,
etc. I would like to know some values before I make offer and bring 
home.

New  member not an owner yet.
Thank all of you for the welcome emails.
Larry
Indianapolis, IN


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