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Initially used by Chrysler, the straight-four was fitted to Plymouth cars and Dodge light trucks beginning in 1929, lasting in production through 1933. The original version displaced 185.8 cu in (3,044 cc) and produced 38 hp (28 kW). This was only produced in 1926, with displacement reduced to 170.3 cu in (2,791 cc) for 1927 and 1928.
In 1941, General Motors introduced new trucks for Chevrolet and GMC, that literally became known as their Art Deco trucks, and advertised them as "The Right Trucks for all Trades." [13] Both Dodge's "job-rated" trucks, and GM's "Art-Decos" are recognized as prime truck examples of the 1930s Streamline Moderne architecture and design style.
The REO versions of the truck had some changes, such as different door handles and a more powerful engine. It is estimated that REO produced around 20,000 of these trucks and, unlike the original Studebaker trucks which were also used by the United States, the REO versions were only for export to the Soviet Union.
Dodge Logo (2025–) Dodge , an American brand of Stellantis , has produced numerous vehicles carying the brand name including pickup trucks , SUVs , and vans . Current production models
Later, Chrysler absorbed Dodge and started producing its truck line, so over time, Fargo trucks became rebadged Dodges, similar to the parallel sale by General Motors of its GMC and Chevrolet truck lines, as well as the Mercury truck brand used by Ford in Canada. [1] [2] The modern-day descendant of Chrysler's truck division is now known as Ram ...
The Dodge D5 series' predecessor, the D2 series; also called the "Beauty Winner". The D5 did not differ particularly from its predecessor, continuing to use the same 218 cu in (3.6 L) 87 hp (65 kW) flathead straight-six engine, single-disc dry-plate clutch, and three-speed manual transmission. A vacuum-operated semi-automatic system was an ...
In 1933, Chrysler decided to catch up with Ford, Chevrolet, and Pontiac in engine cylinder count. The 190 cu in (3.1 L) version of Chrysler's flathead-six engine was equipped with a downdraft carburetor and installed in the new 1933 Plymouth PC, introduced on November 17, 1932. However, Chrysler had reduced the PC's wheelbase from 112 to 107 in ...
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