I want to put a later model transmission and rear end in my 1961 Chrysler. I want to get away from the driveshaft drum brake and the tapered axles and have a real park position in the transmission. I want to keep the push button transmission controls, and I know the 1965 transmission was the last one to use cable shift. Can I shift the 1965 727 torqueflite with the push buttons in my chrysler? If this won't work, does anybody know of any way to use a later model transmission with the push buttons and cable shift?

Also, can anyone tell me if later model C-body disk brakes will fit my 61 New Yorker?

I am using a '64 pushbutton unit modified for newer converter and tail shaft.All fingers point to COPE trans,he is a member here.

The 727 pushbutton cable will work with the '61 pushbutton quadrant but you won't have any provisions to activate the second cable for the Park mechanism.

I took care of this problem in my '57 NY by mounting a separate Park lever under the dash.

imperial services makes some sort of linkage piece that lets you use a 66 and up transmission with the old pushbutton and cable shifted stuff.
Pushbutton one is expensive. 350 as I recall.