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Good, looks like bolts are long enough to include a plate and lock washers.

Check underside mounting surface to confirm a flat piece will go on without interference from any casting webs etc. Were it me, I'd be rounding off the tapered ends using the center of bolt hole as center of outer arc, and also rounding the tip on the long sides. Then some fool like me won't be thinking they are "home-made"! Chryslers were a somewhat higher end car, and they may have spent a few extra bucks detailing these pieces. Before finishing these, wait a day or 2, someone with a CI6 may chime in, I would be surprised they did not use same ones as CD8.

Sorry K31, didn't mean to offend, but the difference in design and detail between the CD8 ones and what you showed was so much. Also I noticed the U-bolt nut in your first picture was a bit outside end of plate, not something I would expect to see on an original manufactured piece. As you can see on the Chrysler ones, the axle forging has slightly recessed spots and a pronounced stiffening web for this to bolt on, so a flat plate would not work without the C cutout. OP did not indicate Chrysler model, may be different 6cyl versus 8 cyl.

I think the piece shown above is homemade, sorta serves the purpose. i have these on my '31 Chrysler CD8. They are sorta C shaped, bolt to axle/spring U bolts as shown (in fact forward leg of U bolt is longer to accommodate these), and the C allows them to clear the molded part of under-side of axle. They have a down-sweep where shock eye bolts on, and are mirror images left and right. About 5/16" thick. Sorry, don't have any spares!

Watched a few hours of BJ yesterday on-line, little or no commercials/breaks, and you don't have to deal with the "color commentary", which for the most part echos the details in the auction listing. The nice set of 1930 era classics sold $150K-$180K, included a couple of real beauties. The '37 Cord was a special order, armored, sidemounts, etc, a one-off, like some say, rare but not necessarily extra valueI I liked very much the 1963 Aston Martin DB5, sold for 600K! I wonder if James Bond had not driven one if these would be so popular? Some very nice Porsches including a 1961 era 356B, and a recent high ender that ticked $900K. Also liked the selection of Ford GT's, most with virtually no miles on them. As someone said, a lot of money floating around, lots to choose from, still surprised people are seemingly eager to pay $250K or more for resto-mods. My vote for "ugly duckling" goes to the yellow rodded Diamond T Truck, only a mother could love at $40K.

Thanks Ed, looks a lot better in summer, the Canada Geese love it too! I must say the very idea of taking a Duesie for a nighttime spin is wonderful. Thanks for giving us all a wintertime boost.

So I'm up here in the real North (Eastern Canada), freezing weather, 2 feet of snow (3 feet in some areas), trying to get the snow-blower started. But Ed, I'm not one bit envious! Got a set of snow tires for that beauty? LOL.

So sorry to hear this news, I'm restoring a very rough 1931 Chrysler CD8 and had a million questions over the past 4 years on here. Seems Spinneyhill chimed in on most of them with great advice. Will miss his great contributions on here, all the best to his family and friends.

I shipped a set of wooden spoked wheels for a 1929 Dodge to Australia from Canada 2 years ago. I made up a wooden crate , strapped together solidly. When the shipper arrived he said the crate would not meet Aussi customs requirements, it had to be cased with pressure treated wood product. He directed me to an on-line site for details. Remade the case (cost buyer an extra $100) with PT plywood, and off it went. Buyer told me the shipment was impounded at his end and he had to pay to have the wheels de-fumigated. Quite a process I guess, but he was happy to finally get the wheels.

Looks like a great buy for someone who is hands on. Rare car for $12.5K.

Thanks for info, have changed topic title.

Very good pair of front fenders for circa 26/27 Dodge, been in long term storage (40+ years), $200 for the pair plus shipping. Send me a PM if interested.

Thanks AzBob, and in return, here is the photo "straightened". Causes some changes in format, and a bit of detail loss at edges. It was about 10 degrees off.

John, I didn't intend to suggest for a moment that rural life back then (and even now) did not involve long hours or hard work, and even in many cases hardships of all sorts. But, the term "rat race" was not an accidental term, it was used by many to describe the hectic, frenetic and some might say crazy pace of urban and big city life, both back then, and today, a race involving commuting to work, trying to quickly climb the ladder of success, and a constant desire to outdo or out-earn the next guy. The same "slow pace" in rural areas applied to growth, where population and development in most small towns would be virtually unchanged for generations, and even the same families lived there for generations. It was indeed a lifestyle many still fondly remember and miss in spite of some shortcomings. Great picture of the "Wagon Train", slow moving all right, anyone recognize the valley, anyone on here who can photoshop it from being tilted 15 degrees?

hmm.... 90 years old and looks great. Will probably look the same 20 years from now. Be careful applying anything, many products can speed up the drying process, or cause other issues, not sure I would do anything. 2 cents worth.

Enjoy reading these sorts of finds and anecdotal stories of cars in the past. reminds us all of a different era, when especially in rural areas, life moved along very slowly. Either of the Buicks would be great to see pulled from their hiding spot and displayed in some respectful manner.

Final bid $26,200. I think a pretty good fair deal for buyer and seller if it goes through.

The absence of pin striping may suggest the paint is old but not original. Most original CD8's I have seen had pin striping on edges of fenders, belt line etc. In this case it would have likely been a shade of light green similar to wheels. Not a big negative, but might influence price for some, I see it is over $23K now with 2 days to go. if reserve is $25K as someone suggested, should make that. My initial thought was $30K.

Maybe he's bidding on the '31 Chrysler CD8 Coupe on eBay, fills his request perfectly!

Pretty rudimentary, thinking perhaps tractor, and thinking the sterling gauge is a later add-on, manufacturer would have done better job of locating it. If tractor, it would not be unusual to have headlights well back from the front.

Agreed Keizer31, but what can one do with this? I suppose someone could spend $30K or more to develop a driver that would then market for $10K. Or part it out for say $2500 if you are not concerned about the time to dismantle doors, trim, handle sales, etc. Awfully large car for a rod of some sort. Like you say, way too nice to scrap. Maybe someone who loves Desotos will buy it and park it in a barn for another 30 years.

That looks like a great buy on a sure fun car.

May be Freddie Mercury?

For the machinery geeks out there, Heavy Duty (or "extra low" as some called it) ratio was 3.627-1, starting gear (1st gear) was 2.483-1, 2nd gear (accelerating) was 1.383-1 and final drive (also called speed or direct) was 1-1. Reverse was 3.137-1, so extra low was even higher ratio than reverse. Final drive in Extra Low at rear was about 15-1. Don't know just why they went to this "extra low", most likely seldom used.

dpcdfan, I sent you a pm. Thanks.