When did the Chrysler Valiant AP6 come out?
When did the Chrysler Valiant AP6 come out?
After the AP5 sedan, Chrysler released a wagon; they couldn’t build enough Valiant AP5 cars to meet demand, with sales of 49,440 in 22 months. In March 1965, the AP6 was introduced. For the most part, it was a facelift, with a three section grille and new rear end, and improved paint (“Diamonite” acrylic lacquer).
What kind of carbuetor does a Chrysler AP5 use?
The AP5 used the Holley 1920 carbuetor and an automatic choke (used in its American counterparts, alon with the BBD, through 1973); Chrysler used electrical components from non-Chrysler suppliers, notably Bosch and Prestolite, in keeping with the domestic content rules (Mike Sealey).
What kind of suspension does a Valiant AP5 have?
As with past and future Valiant cars, the AP5 boasted a torsion-bar front suspension that prevented “nose dive” during braking, and combined cornering with ride quality. The rear suspension had a conventional leaf spring setup, engineered for traction under power.
What was the disappearance of pushbutton transmission in 1964?
The sudden disappearance of the pushbutton transmission on Chrysler Corporation vehicles at the end of the 1964 model year has resulted in a lot of speculation over the years. Was it simple market pressure?
When did Studebaker Stop Making pushbuttons for cars?
Studebaker, being a purely Canadian manufacturer as of mid 1964 did not care what the U.S. Government would or would not buy, and thus retained its traditional PNDLR quadrant to the bitter end in 1966. Now, back to the Chrysler pushbuttons.
When did Chrysler start making pushbutton free cars?
As of the August 30th enactment date of the 1964 statute the 1965 model production was surely getting underway. And by the time the actual regulations were published in January of 1965, the pushbutton-free lineup from Chrysler was pretty much half way through its first year of production.
How do you adjust a push button transmission?
To make this adjustment, proceed as follows: 1. Place the selector lever in “Reverse” position, and loosen the cam jam nut on the pivot. 2.
