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Well Tom is right in the respect that Posi (LSD) became an option on the Corvettes. But that was in 1957

Most manufactures had different names for the LSD:

Chevy was called Posi-Trac, Pontiac was Safe-T-Track, MOPAR was Sure-Grip, Ford was Equal-Lock.

Brain, HMMMM..if Lake Erie is a clue maybe the vehicle we are looking for is the Jeep CJ3 made in Toledo, Ohio? I don't know when the first "Powrlok" was offered but I think it may have been in 1956 but possibly earlier.

Dave,

I was thinking of Stude also, but for two things.

First, having merged with Packard in '54 to form S-P, Studebaker would technically be the same "manufacturer" as Packard. Yet, even that point may be moot, as the earliet reference to the "Twin Traction" differential being used in a Studebaker that I could find was for a 1957 model - though that was technically built in calendar year 1956.

Hmm, wonder if this is another one of John's infamous trick questions. For all we know the car he's referring to might very well be in the middle of Lake Erie - resting at the bottom. LOL!

Anyone else have a good guess?

I'm going to say Studebaker but if I'm right don't bother with the Lake Erie trip as I've been there about 100 times!

Guess it shows my age and how up I am on this stuff. I am not much of a reader. I more a hands on type of guy.

TOM: Not even close on either guess



Jon F. Shireman

Chevy
Corvette

Ford Motor Company
Lincoln Continental

As we all know Packard introduced the limited slip differential in 1956.

Here is my question to all out there

WHAT IS THE OTHER MANUFACTURE THAT INTRODUCED LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL IN 1956 TO THEIR PRODUCT LINE.

1. NAME THE OTHER MANUFACTURE
2. NAME THE MODEL THAT IT WAS INTRODUCED ON.

The winner gets a fully paid to the middle of Lake Erie.

John F. Shireman

Kev,

Thanks for the response. I am having some parts coated with a chassis black and some with a higher gloss black. From there I will decided on what else I will get done. For the price it seems to be on the same level as having the parts painted by a shop or maybe a little cheaper.

I am doing this because now I can have the parts ready for when I reassemble the car and not have to worry about painting them. Even thou I like smell of the fumes.

Quote:This was another factor why I am trying it.

Have a nice evening
Tom