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If the drivetrain and suspension is good, I would register for the 2022 Peking to Paris (is every 3 years)

Hi Rusty, thanks for that. Indeed, I will have to chose a style. Lightweight Le Mans racer or a travelers car with e.g. a 1907 highly original steamer trunk. Stuff to think and to talk about.

Hi William, The Dodge was driven by the oldest participant, together with his wife. No intention to race and with a car almost fully original except from the extra fuel tank, shockabsorbers and rollbar. Most of the teams who finish top 10 have done P2P before or other endurance rally's with a car much more prepared. I've seen the Chevy coupes close. They are really high end preparation. All respect to the previous owner of my adorable and affordable Dodge.

Great picture! I have a 1933 Dodge Roadster with TJ Richards body. Do you have any idea how many they have produced? Someone told me that those export chassis were Plymouth chassis. Any idea if this is thru? Did they arrive in Australia as Left Hand Drive? Thanks for your answers

Thanks! what a nice collection you have. That makes sence, as I did not understand. I will have the car in two weeks and will have a close look to it. So Dodge itself did not used wood framed bodies?

The previous owner has put a electrical overdrive on it, but said he barely used it, and took it off later. Thanks to you remark, I have found this interesting fully detailed article http://www.dacoglu.com/desotocd/11A_ThreeSpeed With Overdrive/Plymouth Bulletin - Overdrive Transmission.htm I would like to have a slighty higher cruise speed, but it is not clear to me yet which way to go. So few people here in Europe know about these great American cars. I'm lucky I have this forum. Do you know a specialist in your country who can some advise and sell the parts that go with it?

Robert, the previous owner who drove Peking to Paris, told me he was indeed cruising all day at 55 to 60. He installed a rpm gauge with a red marker at, I think 3000 rpm. I spoke with my engine and gearbox builder regarding your transmission remark and he proposes to look for the same gearbox, but in its 'most recent' version. Do you have any idea untill when the made this gearbox? Some people say I have to look for a end 50's 251 or 265 flathead six because this will be much better and almost suits on the chassis. Anybody who have some tips or advise on that?

Hi Carl, thanks! I'm very happy!! The previous owner, who has the right pre war car for each pre war car competition disclipline, ended top twenty by overhauling engine and gearbox, electrical fuel pump, extra fuel tank and 6 to 12 volt conversion including a alternator. He also fully cleaned the leafsprings and wrapped them fully greased in a kind of tissue so no dirt of water can get to them. He strongly advises even not to put a second spare wheel, because this adds more weight. We would overhaul the engine and maybe put a two barrel carb on it. Take a new copper radiator, new clutch, etc.. Where thinking of changing the heavy rumble seat, trunk door by a light alloy door. I only have time for collecting the Dodge after 25th May. Whe than have a close look and see what more to do.

For those who are interested, 26 Americans are joining us in the 2019 Peking to Paris rally, of which 11 in a prewar car. List with participants and their cars on : http://www.endurorally.com/pages/the-peking-to-paris-motor-challenge-2019-participants We wish them a lot of succes and fun with their preparations!!

Thanks for all that nice! We are really happy with our Dodge. After some thoughts (and the advise from the previous owner, P2P participant), we will stick to our main goal to have low weight, so no second spare wheel, only a 2nd spare tyre. Can you give me a picture with what you mean with "early style fenders, more open with a hint of cycle fender influence,... Le Mans look"? I'm very much interested in seeing this. Also please the "more archaic light bar with large , period apropriate headlights" Due to law restrictions in Belgian we are not so familiar with customising cars body wise, so no experience. If somebody could do the job for us in your country, would be great. We pay of course what has to be paid.

Hi Carl, Thanks!! You can not see, but there is already a sidemount fender on the right. What do you mean with more open, more "race" lines? Certainly interested in this look. Grtz, P.

After having searched for several months for 'The right car for Peking to Paris 2019 rally', we have found our car! A 1933 Dodge 6 convertible. Why this car? Mopar was the right choice we decided after all information we received on this forum. Thanks to all enthousiast for the tips and leads! Bernard (co-pilot) and I have enjoyed the pimped W200 Dodge Pick-Up we both had 25 years ago. Since than Dodge remained in our heart. Open prewar car with the looks we wanted High ground clearance 4 leafspring suspension Reliable, bigger 231 flathead 6 'torque' engine Succesfully participated the Peking to Paris 2007 Etc My first questions, others will probably follow. What is the exact type and model name of this car? (E.g. there is roadster, convertible and drophead coupe?) Where can I found a left front fender with wheel well? (we want 2 spares) The 3 speed gearbox in not in good shape. Which original, later model gearbox we easily can bolt to our engine? Where to find? Who can repair the fuelgauge in our instrument panel? Where can we find the 'modern material' parts to overhaul our engine? To optimalise its performance to the max without touching its legendary reliability. Who can help us with information and parts to prepare the front and rear axle for the tough circumstance in the mongolian desert, etc..? (car my not change look!) Thanks in advance for all help! Kind regards, Patrick Motorist Mechanic

After having searched for several months for 'The right car for Peking to Paris 2019 rally' (topic on General Discussion), we have found our baby! A 1933 Dodge 6 convertible. Why this car? Mopar was the right choice we decided after all information we received on this forum. Thanks to all enthousiast for the tips and leads! Bernard and I have enjoyed the pimped W200 Dodge Pick-Up we both had 25 years ago. Since than Dodge remained in our heart. Open prewar car with the looks we wanted High ground clearance 4 leafspring suspension Reliable, bigger 231 flathead 6 'torque' engine Succesfully participated the Peking to Paris 2007 Etc My first questions, others will probably follow. What is the exact type and model name of this car? (E.g. there is roadster, convertible and drophead coupe?) Where can I found a left front fender with wheel well? The 3 speed gearbox in not in good shape. Which original, later model gearbox we easily can bolt to our engine? Where to find? Who can repair the fuelgauge in our instrument panel? Where can we find the 'modern material' parts to overhaul our engine? To optimalise its performance to the max without touching its legendary reliability. Who can help us with information and parts to prepare the front and rear axle for the tough circumstance in the mongolian desert, etc..? (car my not change look!) Thanks in advance for all help! Kind regards, Patrick Motorist Mechanic

Am I dreaming??

Ray Jones was ill for some time and has sadly passed away 8 months ago. I want to buy a Chrysler 72 or 75 roadster, willing to pay the right price for it. My ultimate dream is one to drive MM and LeM with, and to (slightly) modificate a second for doing Peking to Paris 2019 where I have registred for. I fell in love with this car after having seen David E.'s beautifull 75 Roadster in the MM. Unfortunately he sold it last year and I didn't knew it. He has now a georgous 72. But I is not evident to find one. Does somebody know where I can find one? I found those 2 but I get no answer on my emails. Probably not interested in selling overseas? http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/chrysler/53473-1929-chrysler-75-roadster-stunning-condition-aaca-winner.html http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/chrysler/107886-1929-chrysler-model-75.html Or maybe is one of you interested in selling and so give it a very passionate future? Thanks in advance for your answers. I really hope I can soon join your 7' club !

Thanks! The one with te chassis and parts is missing a lot they told me and to difficult for me. I have no experience with wood. Seems to be very difficult and expensive. The second I want to buy but i do not get an answer on my e-mails. If I phone, the man says it's a wrong number. May be he doesn't want to sell to me? Would you be so kind to try to contact him? regards, Patrick

Interesting story. Do you have, or can you get the Carter 420s ? Thanks in advance, Patrick

Thanks Jon for your quick reply. For the moment I want to keep it all Plymouth. Can you deliver me a Carter 439s and at what price? Regards, Patrick

Who can help me please with a good carburetor for my just bought 1937 Plymouth P4? A carb repairset (C6F5 - from Bernbaum) did not help and they can not help me with another one. Here in Europe nobody can help me also. Thanks in advance, Patrick

Thanks! mail is sent

Indeed, but I do not find this. So help! If it would be perfectly restored for events as MM or LeM, I would not modifie it and trie to participate with it at these events. If it would need some work, I would modifie it for P2P.

Hi, it has to be a 72 or 75 roadster

The Dodge owner told me that the only weak point on his car was indeed the gearbox. He has 'hurted' it when pulling another car in Mongolia, but the gearbox did hold it to the end. Afterwards he has put a younger three speed in it. The electric overdrive that was in the car for P2P seemed to be useless to him, so he took it out. Paul Curtis has an adapter kit to put a T5 from Mustang or Chevrolet in it.

Hi to all, after having posted a search on the General Discussion Forum I learned a lot about American prewar cars, and I ended up with the conclusion I has to be a Chrysler product. Can somebody help me to find a 1928 or 1929 Chrysler 72 or 75 roadster? This is finally our most prefered choice, because it is also eligible for Mille Miglia and Le Mans Classic here in Europe. Alternatively, next week I'm going to see a 1933 Dodge 6 convertible, which succesfully participated already in the Peking to Paris. Can somebody tells me where I can find more specifications about this car? Weight, engine power, endurance and speed performence, etc compared to the Chrysler 72 or 75. I only know Classiccardatabase.com and there is not much on it. Thanks in advance, regards.

Can somebody help me to find a 1928 or 1929 Chrysler 72 or 75 roadster? This is finally our most prefered model, because it is also eligible for Mille Miglia and Le Mans Classic here in Europe. Next week I'm going to see a 1933 Dodge 6 convertible, which succesfully participated already in the Peking to Paris. Can somebody tells me where I can find more specifications about this car? Weight, engine power, etc compared to the Chrysler 72 or 75. I only know Classiccardatabase.com and there is not much on it. Thanks in advance, regards.