Originally Posted by porkface

this is a simple car, no shift interlock. disconnect the shifter from the trans and try to move both by themselves. could be the shifter is jammed by something in the console or the valve body lockout that activates under pressure is sludged up. it's SUPPOSED to work after drive is selected and the pressure builds after driving above 5-6 mph. keeps from going into reverse at speed accidentally. the 1's i've seen jammed are the 1's that won't let the lockout retract after pressure is reduced, then you can't get into park. pull the pan and filter and the lockout is in the left side, in the front corner. 5 or 6 screws and give it a bath. good luck, chuck.