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Expert: - 10/5/2006


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Why did they stop making cars with three speed on the column?  I used to drive a ford or chevy station wagon in the early seventies. I really enjoyed driving the vehicle.  

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Scoe,
  Hey, how is it going?? I enjoy driving a stick also but the old 3 speed just became a dinosaur. While a stick will get better gas mileage because there is no slippage in the torque converter as in an automatic, the gearing and fuel economy of a 3 speed just lost it's edge. This is why they have 4, 5 & 6 speed manual transmissions and 4, 5 & 6 speed automatics. They can gear them to get better gas mileage AND accelerate the car in an acceptable manner for the motoring public.
  I hope this helps...
  Skip
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Heretofore, I will NOT answer any mechanical question. I am not qualified and can only offer speculations. You are better served by others that are true Techs. With that being said, please only ask about parts and locating obsolete Auto Parts. Thank you. I have the ability to locate quite a few mechanical parts for American made vehicles fron the 1900`s to present. Some are OEM and some are aftermarket. This would include engine, brake and chassis parts. Body parts and trim are VERY difficult to find but you may inquire. If you need assistance in repair, I have illustrated books for major American manufacturers that show some illustrations BEFORE 1974. If needed, I can supply repair manuals for your specific vehicle. PLEASE REMEBER I'M A PARTS SPECIALIST, NOT A TECH!! Thank you.. Skip

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