I have a four-speed transmission I picked up a few years ago. I am trying to find some information on it if possible. It is made by Renault in Argentina. It was used in a D cl*** drag car years ago. It has a custom bellhousing and adapter plate that allow it to bolt up to a Chevrolet V8. It has a Chevrolet 10 spline input shaft, and the output shaft uses a T10 yoke. The shifter is a nice tight design but there are no identifying markings. When installed it is the same length as a Muncie four-speed. It has a plate that was originally riveted to the transmission, but it is largely illegible from wear. It has a flywheel that bolts up to the Chevy crankshaft. The pics show the markings on the flywheel. I still need to get photos of the Bellhousing and adapter plate. I had it in my 55 Chevrolet Series 1 truck, but the shifter was too short to comfortably use, and I didn't want to alter the shifter as I don't have a clue where to get replacement parts. Has anyone ever heard of this transmission and have any information.
The history of the motor industry in South America contains some unexpected mergers and takeovers. As a result, things often got badged in ways which more or less obscured their design origins, like the Brazilian VW 1500/1800 of c.1982, which was basically a Hillman Avenger with Volkswagen badges. A quick Wikipedia dive reveals that Renault of Argentina has roots in Industrias Kaiser Argentina (IKA). The Rambler-based IKA-Renault Torino appeared in 1966 and used a ZF 4-speed manufactured under licence. I suspect that that is what you've got. I suspect that the design might have been unique to the Torino. I don't really have the time to verify that.
@OleADTruck first post, welcome to the HAMB! When I read you post, I was shaking my head. What an offbeat, out of left field query! And then 2 of the members who know the wild stuff come riding in! @34 GAZ that car is sharp!
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