GM trans in a 57 Imp.
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GM trans in a 57 Imp.



The "Park" position in later domestic transmissions is not meant to take the 
place of a parking brake. The parking pawl does slip, and often will skip 
causing the car to leave its parking place unattended. As a veteran Imperial 
driver, I am highly use to curbing my front tires when parked on a hill, and 
yes, I have been known to carry a chock in the trunk for emergencies. This 
applies to all the cars that I drive.

I have also had the unfortunate experience of having a car "lock" in park as a 
result of being bumped while it was parked. This is one thing that our older 
Imperials will not do.

Paul

In a message dated 4/24/2004 1:00:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Overland14 
writes:

> The safety issue alone (park in the transmission and good rear wheel 
>emergency brakes) is not to be out done by the driveability.....ever get out 
>of your car and forget to use the emergency brake?....I will admit it and am 
>concerned that it might happen again....I live in a hilly area and would like 
>the best chance possible that my car will stay where I park it....so this 
>conversion will double my chances without carrying blocks for my 
>wheels.....and I will not have to worry about the car rolling over or hitting 
>someone....(lawyers have make me think that way ).....I will let you all know 
>how well it 
> works when I am back on the road later this year. 



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