Our Mopars, Argentinian Mopars!!!

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Well Well Well !! I'm here for show of the our mopars 4 cylinders, 6 cylinders and 8 cylinders. Add more stuff later

Tha valiants


In 1962 started the production of the first car made of chrysler fevre, a Valiant V200. This car was the competitor of ford falcon and chevy 400. In 1963, we was assembled a slant six engine, with a single barrel carburetor, a holley RX 7251, with three's speed transmision. They did Haven't air conditioning or another type of confort .
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In 1964, appears the valiant III, only changes the body but , they have the same engine parts

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The dodges

In 1969, dodge did made a three models for satisfy some people . They are the Dodge Polara, very basic ( my car ), Dodge Coronado ( A full version) , and Dodge GT ( it's same dodge polara but a deportive version, a powerful camshaft, disc brakes and an intake manifold with two carbs of single barrel, and the barracura A833).

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DODGE GTX, A NEW IDEA

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Apparently in December 1969, Mexico had brought a Dodge Dart GTS 340 with 6200cc V8 engine. Chrysler's idea was to present a competition to assess public reaction to the new model. Somehow, conducted a "market study" of a coupe with a V8 engine model for the Argentine market. In 1970 he presented the coupe model Dodge line. Line chassis coupé was based on the chassis of the line sedan, therefore many of the body parts are interchangeable between those models. Of course, the suspension scheme was the same with forward longitudinal torsion bars and springs back. The only available coupe models the first years were the Dodge GTX and Dodge GTX V8. As can be deduced from the name, the only difference between the two models was the engine. Outwardly were the same (except for the badge "V8" on the sides of the front fenders).


In April 1972, the Dodge coupe was renewed along with all the big line, changing the front brake lights and interiors. The GTX Dodge 6 cylinder produced and kept throwing the market the Dodge Polara 2 door with equipment and termination level similar to the Dodge Polara. It came without the vinyl roof with drum brakes on all 4 wheels, box 3 changes the wheel and tires were 735x14 6x14 and decks. As optional, could be ordered disc brakes for the front wheels, and the fourth box with floor shifter.

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DODGE 1500

Chrysler Fevre was wanting to enter the market for midsize cars. He then took the Hillman Avenger and modified certain aesthetic and mechanical details to suit the taste of the Argentine market. The front was chosen based models and in December 1969 and have at least one unit, probably brought from the UK. In November 1970, Chrysler Fevre available at least two prototypes of the model to evaluate the aesthetic and mechanical solutions that could be seen in some spy photos in car magazines of the time. Circulated in May 1971 and the first models on which they were tested pre-series and the August 12, 1971, plunged into the Dodge 1500 Argentine market at the Plaza Hotel. The Dodge 1500 was stamped on the ground of Mount Sparrow and then finished assembling plant in San Justo, along with the largest line of Chrysler. The main aesthetic difference over the English model were the taillights with a more orthodox in the national model. Also the wheels, grille and headlights have some differences with the British model. The bumpers are also different, with the 1500 Dodge more like the big line of Chrysler in Argentina.

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In May 1978 he presented the new 1500 Dodge received a facelift that left him similar to Chrysler Avenger introduced two years ago in Europe. It is unofficially known as Dodge 1500 Series 8. The novelty of the new range was rural, which had been talking about since 1975, which is not produced in the country so far. One of the major differences with the European model were the windows in the Argentine model were of one piece with no vents. The same happened with the taillights that were a different design than the European and Brazilian. With respect to the previous model, replaced the front bumpers, rear lights, windows and full interior. The 1500 Dodge line lost the sports model and was constituted by the Dodge 1500 Dodge 1500 Dodge 1500 M1.8 and M1.8 Cottage. The carburettor 1.5 engine models changed again by a Holley 1908 RX7040-A. The 1.8 kept the panel between the lights black color stop and reverse lights were located below the bumpers. The rear suspension rural model is different from the four-door model. Adding a panhard bar that allows rear torque arms, being perpendicular to the axis, resulting in a better held. For models "Full", including the rural, could be ordered as optional air conditioning. Apparently, the automatic gearbox was still offered as an option.

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In January 1980, Chrysler Fevre was acquired by Volkswagen. During that year the line was going to be called Volkswagen Dodge 1500 Series W. The line remained apparently unchanged from the previous one, with Volkswagen models Dodge 1500 W (with a base model and one full), 1500 Dodge Volkswagen Volkswagen 1.8 W and W. Dodge 1500 1.8 Rural With this change of hands, there are minor cosmetic changes in the model. Among the few differences found between the cars made by Chrysler and Volkswagen were front lights winking in the Chrysler were orange and the white Volkswagen. The design also changed tires (for a Chrysler Sunbeam used by the British) and the 1.8 engine models no longer had the panel between the lights black color stop or reverse lights under the rear bumper. Stop lights full models were winking lights, reverse and stop separate, but within the same optical group. The base versions only kept winking lights and stop, using the stop and reverse lights. The external mirrors are replaced by a black plastic, bigger than previous and similar to those used by other Volkswagen models that would appear in the following years, as the Volkswagen Gacel. Another change was the doorknobs that while retaining the same line, were a bit more modern and aerodynamic than before. A curiosity is that some parts of the country as the tailgate, came imported from Europe. Get that gate was almost impossible (among other things by the Falklands War) and when it succeeded, expensive cost
In Europe, the 1500 Dodge Argentine was based on the Hillman Avenger English. Rootes (Hillman belonging group) was thinking of producing a model to compete with the Ford Cortina (here be marketed as Ford Taunus).





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Valiant II
In 1963 he began manufacturing in the country 6 cylinder engines destined for Chrysler cars. He then presented the country Valiant II, it was the same Valiant V200 with some minor revisions. Among the most important changes was the engine, now national, and larger displacement.

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Valiant III
Just one year after launching the Valiant II, in 1964, presented the Valiant III. Mechanically Valiant II was the same but with a different body, without the typical fender fins on the style of the Chevrolet Impala. The engine was the same the Valiant II

In June 1965 the line was extended with the Valiant III finally Coronado as deluxe version, and the Valiant III GT as sporty version. Both models were presented at the Golf Club of Palermo. The Valiant III Coronado was mechanically equal to Valiant III, the difference was in the luxury details like the vinyl roof on the back along with the metallic gray of the front of the roof and the servo-brake series. Inside the seats were of better quality "gray genuine leather" and had armrests between the front seats and between the rear. He also had power windows and tinted glass. Another feature was the color, and could be ordered only in black. The weight was announced at 1325kg. However, the Valiant III GT had a more powerful engine with higher compression and two carburetors.

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To mount two carburetors in the inline-6​​, had a special intake manifold, very hard to get today and highly sought after by fans. If published data are correct, this scheme makes the Valiant IV GT in the car with the 6-cylinder engine more powerful than those manufactured by Chrysler in Argentina. We had to wait about ten years for another model of Chrysler 6 cylinder engine will "scoot" to this power (Dodge Polara RT). While the gearbox was the same as that used in the other models, was mounted to the floor (instead of driving) and had a shorter 3.31:1 differential. These characteristics made ​​an interesting car for the time. Among the aesthetic differences were the vinyl roof in the front half of the roof (exactly the reverse of the Valiant III Coronado) and colors, they could be white, beige, red or gray. Inside, the seats both front and rear were red vinyl bucket seats, seat belts on all four seats and tachometer in the center console. The weight was also declared 1325kg


Valiant IV
In May 1966 he appeared in the manufacture of San Just the Valiant IV line replacing the Valiant III with the same models: IV Valiant, Valiant and Valiant Coronado IV IV GT, virtually identical to the Valiant III, with some cosmetic differences. This model was already 94% of their national origin parts. Self measurements show that the chassis was the same as the Valiant III. The only differences were in the length and height which increased only slightly. The total length of the car changed a bit because of the new trunk and tail, along with the bumpers and fenders. The high changed by the change of traffic, with wheels 14 "x5" and 6.95x14 tires.

Alpha

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Thanks.

I've seen pics, but this is the first profile I've read.
 
4th pic in 1st post has flip top gas cap!
 
Great seeing what was offered in other countries!

I agree. I think the dodge GTX is pretty freaking cool. It kinda looks like an early pontiac gto along its sides. It would be cool to have one in the states , but if 67 cuda parts in my neck of the woods are a pita to find, a dodge gtx they would be impossible.
 
The beginnings



In July 1890 Fevre and Co. is formed. under the direction of Gustavo L. Fevre importing machinery and chemicals for tannery. In 1909 he became director 's son , Julio Fevre and in 1910 the company began importing cars from France Mors , Delaugére - Clayette , Aries, Delage, Delahaye , Citroën and Berliet . In 1914 , Diego Basset part in sports competitions with Mors imported by Fevre , while in the United States is founded by the Dodge Brothers John and Horace Dodge. In 1915 , the same July Fevre participates in competitive racing and in 1916 Paul does Fevre , always Mors . That same year, Fevre travels to the U.S. and get the exclusive representative in Argentina of cars and trucks as the Dodge Brothers. In 1922 the building that used to Fevre operations on Avenida Leandro N. builds Alem 1600 . In 1925 he founded the Chrysler Corporation by Walter P. Chrysler in the United States and in 1927 the company remains Brothers , becomes exclusive representative of its products in Argentina . In 1928 in the United States , Chrysler Corporation becomes owner of Dodge Brothers while in Argentina Don Diego Basset joins Julio Fevre and Co. . and the company changed its name to Fevre and Basset . That same year Resta Brothers becomes country representative also of Plymouth and Fargo. In 1931 Fevre and Basset, Resta Brothers buys the company , thus becoming representative in Argentina of products for Dodge, Plymouth , Fargo and Chrysler simultaneously. In 1932 begin to build cars and buses in the building of Figueroa Alcorta 3300, then known as the Palacio Chrysler in whose roof was a circular test track was well known and in 1935 the company name changed to Fevre and Basset Ltd. SAIC . In 1940 the building is vacated Leandro N. Alem concentrating all operations in the Palace Chrysler . After the Second World War, in 1946 SAIC Fevre and Basset Ltd. purchase 38 acres of land in San Justo, La Matanza , to build an industrial plant. The play begins in January 1948 and the plant is completed in 1950. With 50,000 square meters of space , this plant would later become the largest Chrysler after the U.S. and Canada. They moved to San Justo all existing machines in the building of Figueroa Alcorta and sold the property to the federal government . In 1957 begins the expansion of the Chrysler Corporation outwards, while in Argentina during that year, Volkswagen cars and trucks are assembled Krupp plant in San Justo. However, except for this little period of one year , the activities of the plant until 1959 remained virtually stopped because of existing restrictions on the import of unarmed vehicles. In early 1959 an agreement is signed with Chrysler International SA Chrysler creates and Argentina SA associated with Fevre and Basset Ltda S.A.I.C. in order to act together . Financial and industrial resources , industry expertise and network of dealers in the Argentina company investments and the ability to Chrysler joined . By this agreement , Chrysler Argentina SA charge of all production operations, unless the assembly was done , and Fevre and Basset SAIC Ltd. by the assembly and marketing was done . On 3 May 1960 the plant was inaugurated and started to produce the first pick- ups D -100 and D -400 trucks with Dodge , Fargo and DeSoto brands. In April 1961 a factory 125HP engines for trucks and in December of that year, the changes also 4 boxes for trucks are started.

The Valiant


In 1962 the production of the first car Chrysler Valiant V200 is released. The main motive of launching this model to market, entering the competition was the " compact " among the already Ford Falcon and the Chevrolet 400. The engine used was the Slant Six 6 -cylinder inclined 30 ° to the right, then make the brand famous . In 1963 begins to occur in the country Slant Six engine and from the August 3 gearbox changes the wheel. That same year, with these new engine and gearbox was launched the Valiant II , virtually the same as above .

In 1964 a new stamping plant and because of successive investments Chrysler International SA opens , becomes majority shareholder of SAIC Ltda Fevre and Basset , so both start to act under one directory. That same year, the Valiant II is replaced by the Valiant III. This model completely changes the design of the body with respect to its predecessor , although many of the engine and mechanical parts were the same. In 1965 , by order of the Ministry of Justice and Educacuón , the merger of both companies approved, then creating the Chrysler Fevre Argentina SAIC and the area covered by the plant had risen to about 65,000 square meters. In June of that year is added to the line Coronado Valiant III , who was the deluxe version , and the Valiant III GT , which was the sports version . With Valiant III is that you get to production of the first 50,000 cars in the country. In 1966 the line of the Valiant III is replaced by the Valiant IV , with a body similar to the above with minor cosmetic changes that made it more modern. Mantenienen three versions , albeit with minor mechanical modifications. In 1967 he opened a new line of paint.

The Dodge



The Dodge line is presented with a wider variety of models in 1969. The line began with the Dodge Valiant (the base of the range car) , then the Dodge Polara , Dodge and Dodge Coronado GT , maintaining equipment levels of the Valiant IV. This year , Chrysler Fevre Argentina SAIC receives Monte Sparrow facilities that were owned by Siam Vehicles, Parts section where you move and the new plant opens upholstery . In 1970 the Dodge Valiant passes just called Dodge and presented in February Dodge Coronado Automatic ( which becomes the first car produced in Argentina with automatic transmission ) and later the Coupe Dodge GTX. Although the coupe was available in a single trim level , could be selected from the engine inline 6 or V8. That same year, the Dodge stops producing GT and tooling plant is inaugurated and after the necessary parts plant in Monte Sparrow , moved there assembly line of pick- ups and trucks . A short time later , they begin exporting to Spain and South Africa and parts of the body 4-door models .




The 1500


In 1971 he launched the Dodge 1500 to capture users compact cars that were beginning to form an important part of the automotive market in Argentina . The line formed the basis Dodge 1500 STD range and 1500 Dodge SPL as the deluxe version . Later they would add the missing sports version , the Dodge 1500 GT -90 . The assembly line of these cars armed in Monte Sparrow facilities where stamping plants , engine, transmission and paint this model also work. In 1972 the largest full line suffers a slight restyling and Dodge Polara Coupe Dodge GTX appears replacing the 6-cylinder with one trim level similar to the Dodge Polara 4-door . The option of automatic transmission for 1500 Dodge SPL, a novelty in the Argentine market for a car in the median line and big line appears in 1974 , replacing the Dodge Polara 2 door, the Dodge Polara RT comes with full equipment. In 1975 the Dodge 1500 M1.8 is presented and stops producing the Dodge 1500 GT -90 . During 1977 Dodge 1500 GT- 100 appears distinctly sporty cut , recovering some of the mechanical solutions Dodge 1500 GT -90 . In May 1978, the line passes through a 1500 Dodge restyling change where the front , tail, and interior . Also added to the line Dodge 1500 Rural and stops producing the Dodge 1500 GT -100. Apparently , this 1500 Dodge restyling of the big coupes line and stop making the 4 door a year later , in 1979.

The Volkswagen
In January 1980 , Volkswagen AG acquired all shares of Chrysler and Dodge 1500 happens to be manufactured by Volkswagen. During April 1980, Volkswagen officially unveils adding several models in Argentina brought from Brazil . Initially , the line is known as the Volkswagen 1500 Dodge 1500 series W with some minor superficial aesthetic changes . In November 1981 the plant was opened in Monte Sparrow painting the first cathodic electrophoresis system of the country. In 1982, the line passes through the last major facelift and changed its name to Volkswagen VW 1500 . Initially all models of the previous line is maintained , denominating 1500 Volkswagen VW , Volkswagen and Volkswagen VW VW 1500 1.8 1500 1.8 Rural . From 1 July 1987 , Volkswagen and Ford formed the joint venture Autolatina Argentina that focuses all its activities in the Ford plant in General Pacheco. When production of the Volkswagen 1500 VW passes General Pacheco plant , will stop producing the 1500 Volkswagen VW Volkswagen VW 1.8 and 1.8 Rural 1500 . Between 1987 and 1988 the 1500 Volkswagen Basic with equipment ( as the name implies ) Basic marketed . The 1500 VW Volkswagen remains virtually without significant changes until 1991 , when it stops producing .
 
Look, we like the six inline and V8. The fans of dodge in argentina, have a lot of six cylinders, the valiant, the polara sedan, the dodge RT ( it's the more powerful of slant six assembled in our country), and V8 318.
Rebuild a engine with a powerful camshaft, crankshafts, exhaust manifold, intake manifold , turbo system, forged pistons, demon carb or weber dino, have approximate cost of u$s 6500. This is equivalent a 16 minimum salaries, it's a lot of money for us.
A little people did a bigger inversion on tunning and performance in their cars.
In my opinion, I would change the pistons, the connecting roads, and elevate the compression
 
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