Hehehe...you don't have to be "Old" to appreciate the older "Brute Force"
technology. If it wasn't fast enough, throw a bigger engine in it. If it
wasn't strong enough, throw some more metal in it.
As far back as I can remember (1984) it was given the name "Slush-Box". Before
then, I was more interested in my BMX bike and Skateboard. ;)
- Bernd
>
> "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net> wrote in article
> <GGEILDJAAAEBOABJIJLLCEFBEEAA.bernd@texas.net>...
> >
> > If he's using the age-old slang-term in the correct way, that would be
> the
> > old 2-Speed Automatic from GM. They've had the "Slushbox" name for
> years.
> >
> > - Bernd
>
> I believe it was better known as the Slip & Slide Powerguide (at least in
> the Chevy line) that first appeared in the 1950 Chevy. My parents had a 50
> Chevy Bel-Air Coupe which became mine at 16. I went out and bought a 49
> Chevy with 3 speed, and a hole in the block, for $50. Proceeded to put the
> manual in the 50 Chevy. Damn, those where the days. No electonics to worry
> about. Strickly a mechanical swap.
>
> Enough of this trip down memory lane, my age is showing.
> --
> Miles Harris III
> Simi Valley, CA
> 01 Silver Dakota CC Sport, 2.5L, 5speed
> 97 Metallic Blue Miata 1.8L, 5speed
>
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