Mexican Jeeps

OK I am curiouse.
Tell me what you can about Jeeps in Mexico. I know a gentleman with a intermediate CJ5 74 or 75 that has a VAM #. The block has a 2011022.
I have not seen this Jeep. It has a I6 with a 3 speed side shifter trany that I understand looks to be a factory job. I am told that the floor boards look perfect and un modified.
So anyone know anything about these CJ's?

 

I had a '76 CJ7 "levi" Jeep.258/t-18/dana 20.After investigating why my new tie rod ends wouldn't work.I seen where the tag said manufactured in mexico.
Larry

 

Vehiculos Automores Mexicanos

They produced jeeps in mexico that were sometimes mixed and matched early and late (compared to American) styling and mechanical components.

Some trim and name changes were to suit the local market. Like the CJ Renegado or the Wagoneer Alpina.

I read that they only came with mexico produced six cylinders, no V8s.

 

I believe the VAM-produced I-6 was a 282 cubic inch engine. Similar stroke to a 258 with a larger bore. This website claims the 282 led to the development of the Jeep 4.0L http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3b/World/Mexico.html

 

I had to use LH thread tie rod ends.But never noticed any other significant differences.
Larry

 

I have been on a couple web sites that told me about the manufacturing and engine! any idea on the drivetrain or unique things about the drivetrain! I understand it has a Model 20 rearend wich is thought to be swapped in! But is it?

 

Here is a pic of the jeep in question. Take note to the logo on the side of the fender . See anything different?

 

Hey that's Speedy!