I had this trouble last year in my '72 Newport. As I recall, the 'low / reverse shaft' broke. I was advised this is a common failure point at about 125-150k miles. I didn't do the work, though I did have an opportunity to look up in the gearbox to see a broken shaft while at the transmission shop. I still had 1st gear but no reverse, not sure what function this shaft performs. Eric Portland, OR ****************************** Subject: IML: 1957 torqueflight problems no reverse I have a problem with my torqueflight I got other trans in the car this trans was not used for 2 years all forward gears work neutral also works reverse is not working