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11. Must've been a mofo to shift gears on THAT one....

Thu Aug 16, 2012, 03:47 PM

Aug 2012

I used to could drive a straight shift, but I can't stand them.

I think being a lefty makes it more difficult.

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the button bluedave Aug 2012 #1

It wasn't a manual choke? n/t FBaggins Aug 2012 #2

If it was a Plymouth or Chrysler HarveyDarkey Aug 2012 #3

First hubby had one pipi_k Aug 2012 #6

I had a '56 Dodge Coronet with a push-button transmission. Arkansas Granny Aug 2012 #10

Must've been a mofo to shift gears on THAT one.... raccoon Aug 2012 #11

I had one of those and yes, the button RebelOne Aug 2012 #14

some DeSoto's had button transmissions too. mulsh Aug 2012 #9

Or a Rambler. sendero Aug 2012 #15

There was a 50's or so model with a push button automatic transmission. CBGLuthier Aug 2012 #4