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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson
Fair enough.
But you had to be there back in the early to mid 1960's when OE automatics truly were only good for people who didn't view driving as something fun to do in and of itself. When people felt that the less they had to physically do along the way getting from here to there the better. That described people born before about 1930 much more than it did us older 'boomers' just coming of driving age at that time.
Some automatics didn't even have a 3-element torque converter, and were slow as molasses off the line as a result. Wouldn't even let you spin the tires on a launch on a wet road - crossing a rain-soaked crosswalk paint stripe was your best chance. The aftermarket performance automatic industry was in its infancy.
Norm
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I haven't been 30 something for a long time but the expiration date on me is still good for now. My two speed powerglide wasn't exactly race ready from the factory. I wasn't fond of the whirring noise it made either. Reminded me of my mom mixing stuff in the kitchen with a blender. That being said I won't be stuck in Slowvakia on the Amazing Race cuz I do drive a stick.
Yours truly Sam Malone. Norm!........