Originally Posted by +fireamx
Chuck, If I'm not mistaken, all Chrysler Torqueflite 3 spd transmissions in the late 50's, 60's, and into the 70's had a "Kick Down Rod" connected to the carb linkage and the tranny. When adjusted correctly it would down shift the trans into 2nd gear, and even into 1st if the speed was low enough. All it took was moving the linkage far enough to engage the kick down rod that was set at a pre-determined spot on the carb linkage.
I'm not sure when Chrysler switched over to an electrical switch to activate its passing gear.
I can remember when we called it passing gear.
Reminded me of the story about a guy who bought his 6 year old boy a pony and cart. The boy was driving the pony around the yard and the dad went out to see how things were going. He said " hows it going son" to which the boy replied " pretty good dad" and then he noticed a string running from the pony's ********* back to the cart. " Whats up with the string son?" the dad inquired. The boy replied " Passing Gear"