TomP Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Looking for anything I can find on this model, most of what I have worked on so far has been Plymouth but recently I have made contact with a friend that has this DS Convertible in pieces and I am trying to help him. I have established that it is on 121" W/B and is a 4 door model with an extended trunk bulge possible extending 10/12"at the top giving a vertical rear panel. There is no windshield uprights or frame, the ragtop has almost fallen apart. The only photo I can find is the one below. I believ only 350 of these were ever made but would parts from other Chrysler cars fit. Thanks for you help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 My book says 875 of those were built, but does not give the break down of the ones with the trunk bulge or without the trunk bulge added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Certainly a car worth saving. If you can find other 34 parts cars, that’ll make the going smoother. I would try to contact owners through the Dodge club or WP Chrysler club for the best shot at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomP Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 I got my figures from Classic Car Database Original Base Price$875.00 No. Produced350 Body Body MakerDodge No. Doors4 Passengers5 Model Number Weight Dimension Wheelbase121 inches Were there different body styles within the DS model as you would get under the Plymouth PE , I take it there is not a database similar to Tod's First Decade for Dodge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcdfan Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 34 Chrysler Airstreams had a Model CA and a Model CB. The CB was a longer wheel base car and only came in a convertible sedan and a brougham. I believe it's the same situation with the 34 Dodge Model DR and DS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 This is a DS that I don't know what to do with. Of coarse I lost my notes on it but I think there was a couple of thousand of them. Someone changed out the fenders so that it carries three spares. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcdfan Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Yes, that's the Brougham which was the other body style offered in the longer wheel base. Cool car!! Years ago my dad had the same body style in a Chrysler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomP Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Hi Jack Original Base Price$835.00 No. Produced1,397 Body MakerDodge No. Doors4 Passengers5 Model Number Weight Dimension Wheelbase121 inches Quite a handsome car but what an ugly rear panel no wonder someone put the extra spare on the back. Don't understand your comment that you don't know what to do with it, does it get a lot of use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I have never tried to start it. The guy I got it from told me that he popped it off once by pouring gas into the carburetor. I think the rear spare is the original one, If I am remembering correctly the front fenders have been changed. I think I should sell it. The only reason I made a deal on it is because of its rarity. I guess it doesn't cost anything to leave it parked, Its very complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomP Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 56 minutes ago, JACK M said: I have never tried to start it. The guy I got it from told me that he popped it off once by pouring gas into the carburetor. I think the rear spare is the original one, If I am remembering correctly the front fenders have been changed. I think I should sell it. The only reason I made a deal on it is because of its rarity. I guess it doesn't cost anything to leave it parked, Its very complete. Interesting, if it turns ok no reason why it shouldn't start with a little work, most of what I've seen photo wise have had the side mounts, I don't have any Dodge literature to refer to. Wish I lived closer might have done a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLF Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Jack. I don't see any sign of the sidemount hardware that goes into the cowl. Not even the holes for it. This car wouldn't have come with sidemounts. I like it a lot with the rear spare. If it were mine that's the way I'd leave it. I have a 34 coupe and a 34 conv. both Canadian model DT. They both have rear spares. I sold off the sidemount fenders I had collected to change them over. Glad I did! Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Right, someone changed the fenders. I do have all of the hardware for them, but none has ever been installed. I prefer the looks of the side mounts, but would probably rather go back to regular fenders on this one. However I don't really see this project in my future. I would rather sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomP Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 13 hours ago, KLF said: Jack. I don't see any sign of the sidemount hardware that goes into the cowl. Not even the holes for it. This car wouldn't have come with sidemounts. I like it a lot with the rear spare. If it were mine that's the way I'd leave it. I have a 34 coupe and a 34 conv. both Canadian model DT. They both have rear spares. I sold off the sidemount fenders I had collected to change them over. Glad I did! Ken I have seen one Chrysler model that bracketed up from the frame rail to a false hub that didn't use side mount irons but I can't find the photo on my system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomP Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 1 hour ago, JACK M said: Right, someone changed the fenders. I do have all of the hardware for them, but none has ever been installed. I prefer the looks of the side mounts, but would probably rather go back to regular fenders on this one. However I don't really see this project in my future. I would rather sell it. May I ask what you value yours at Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 2 hours ago, TomP said: May I ask what you value yours at Jack PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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