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For sale 2 trunk hinges for a 1937 Chevy Sedan. part no. 14116R and 14117L $25 plus shipping.

I have a seal that is suppose to fit a 1930 DC8 but I can not confirm that. Its a National #5144.

For sale working Sparton horn model AJ, Sr.No. 71923, 6V, $100 + shipping.

Due to circumstances beyond my control I find myself unable to complete the restoration of my 1930 DC 8 coupe convertible and am reluctantly parting with it. It is one of five known to exist out of a run of 728 and is the only one known to be in Canada. All DC 8 open cars in 1930, Roadsters, Touring and Coupe Convertibles were made in the US and shipped from there with only 12 being shipped to Canada. The major restoration components remaining are a convertible top and an exhaust system. Its fitted with the straight 8 motor, 3 speed transmission, 12 volt conversion, electronic ignition, updated cartridge oil filter, hydraulic brakes, new shoes, wire wheels, white wall tires (both sides), dual side mounts with locks, rumble seat, trunk rack, two tail lights with signal lights, new paint, new upholstery and probably (but unseen) a couple of gallons of blood and sweat and tears. So if anyone is interested in a one of a kind 1930 Dodge Coupe Convertible I can be reached at wayne@mccargar.com for more info and pictures. P.S. To try and recoup some of the monetary hurt I’m looking at 35K.

I await your solution. Wayne

Thanks David. Just to let you know, I to respect originality but there has been nothing done to this car that can’t be reverted back to factory specifications. Walking past an all-Black car at a show usually gets a ho-hum reaction no matter how nice of a stock car it is. So if we want to entice younger enthuses to join our hobby we need something to grab their attention and all Black won’t do that. If by painting the car a nonstock colour like I did and If it attracts one person to the hobby then I’ve done my job without any apologies. I don’t know about any other vintage car club but the one that I belong to the average age is about 75 which is not sustainable for the hobby. As far as I’m concerned anything we can do to try and attract more enthuses is fair game. Wayne

Thanks. You are right the channel doesn't go all the way down but just far enough to let the lid open with a drain tubes on either side. As far as I can tell there was never any provisions to keep the water out at the bottom on the lid. That's probably why the whole floor board below the bottom of the lid was completely rusted away. I decided after much pondering that the only way to keep the water out is to not drive it in the rain. Not much help. Wayne

If anyone is interested in my take on my 1930 DC 8 Coup Convertible restoration project you can view it at http://mccargar.com/1930Dodge.pdf

Big day to day as it's the first time in 35 years that the 1930 Dodge DC8 has moved under its own power. Still looking for someone to do the top buts it's a nice day car at the best of times.

I have 1 that looks like the right one. I also have 2 from a 1930 DC8 if they would fit. Wayne

Does anyone have a spare in dash Gas Gauge that will fit a 1930 Dodge DC 8? Mine bit the dust.

Here is a picture of the bumper of my 1930 DC8 for a reference.

I have a pair that fit a 1930 DC8 that need work but if they are any good to you the are yours for shipping. Wayne

Does anyone know a source for wheel cylinders for a 1930 Dodge DC8? I'm looking for both front and back.

That puck has history with many stories to tell and deserved to have its picture taken. I found Forstner bits make the best holes and don't we all have razor sharp tools or is that the second thing to go.