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dodge30panel Does your DA 124 cab have a wood sub floor? If so what condition is it in? Curios if it is similar to my 1929 DE.

Note the different axle types. My DE model axle is shown in the Master Parts Book figure "Plate 1". The DA-120 and DA-124 axle is shown on Plate 3. This agrees with my photo of a DA-124 axle (with fender) and my DE axle (without fender). This may be a unique difference between these models.

I noticed in the Master Parts book different frame part #'s for the DE and the DA 120. They must be different frame shapes since both models have have different #. Do the DA 120 and DA 124 have the raised hump over the rear axle ?

30DodgePanel I noticed an interesting thing today. I have some photos of a 30 DB truck model DA 124. This is a Stockton truck as is my truck a DEW 120" WB. Note the rear quarter window is smaller than mine and door panels have a rasied area. This truck has a S 115xxx frame also as is mine, but is numbered sequence is 50 less than mine. Also the motor # H87xxx is smaller than mine. Mine is registered as a California 1931. I can not tell if has a straight frame over the rear axle. Does yours have a straight frame?

My DB truck has the same dash instruments and dash light. The frame is defiantly curved. You can see the rear spring shackle. The "E" series trucks either GB and DB carry a nameplate on the back of the real crossmember. To find and intact original would be rare. All that remains of my nameplate is just a thin sheet of rust.

If yours is a "S" truck it was built in Stockton. Not sure if the wood portion fabricated there or sent from Evansville and assembled in Stockton. I do believe the cab and panel were of one unit. See attached post reference. Does your DA 124 have wood sub frame for the floor? I ran across a fellow DB Club member in Long Beach Ca. His name is M Roth. He has a DA 124 also. Check your DB Club rooster of members list. I do have any information on the Detroit Plant. FWI note the June 2014 DB Club Meet in Detroit. They are requesting DB and GB trucks for all years. I doubt I would be able to get my truck there, but hope to attend.

Dave did you see my post "28 DB truck woodwork"? Look at #7. This may be identical to your DA 124 roof construction. I can forward may roof slat dimensions when you are to that point. Mine were only about 5 feet long and it required a lot of assistance from friends with wood working tools to complete. They were ripped sawn from a 1 /78" plank. I used white oak. If you do not have the wood shop to complete I would suggest that you use a shop to fabricate the slats. http://forums.aaca.org/attachments/f148/107500d1322172869-1930-dodge-brothers-1-ton-slatts-1.jpg

Thanks for link. Note that the frame has the curved frame over the rear axle.

Here is my research on the woodwork and my cab construction. It may be that post #7 by dwollam .

These 3 photos below are of a 1928 Graham Brothers 1/2 ton Panel that I found on the web but I don't know if the roof structure is original. To me it looks like the work was altered but I don't know to what extent...obviously some new screws and a new upper rail support piece but, other than that it does appear to be original. Keep in mind this is a 1/2 ton and mine is a 3/4 ton so the lengths and design may be different,,,, and in fact at first glance there are some differences when comparing the two different cargo spaces and designs of the vertical supports. And although the back doors are identical to mine, the interior of cab is different but I just included the interior cab shot from the passengers side so you would have an idea of how original and complete this truck was. I believe the interior of the cab is similar if not exact to Shermans Stockton built truck. [ATTACH=CONFIG]180362[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]180363[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]180364[/ATTACH] My dash is similar, but it does not have the raised area above the panel light. This area is flat. I will forward a previous tread addressing the cab construction. From I see it does not look modified. Do you have any additional information on this truck. I noticed it does not have the smaller quarter windows. Thanks for photos.

Wish I had better resolution photo. I got this from a web site "Historic Evansville. This is the Graham Bros truck plant which is shown as a Dodge Bros plant. Must add that the trucks are located next to the far building. They appear to be 29 Dodge bros.

The Budd bodies were advertised as "ALL STEEL". Not clear yet if the "F" series were all steel construction. I believe your DA cab is steel/wood composite construction as is my 29 DE cab. May be that all "E" series were steel/wood. Yet to understand who built the cab for composite DB truck. My book "Legends of Graham" states the Graham cabs were build in Evansville. Do not know if Stockton build there own cabs. My Stockton truck is made of white oak. This is a common local wood. Do not know what other plants used in the cab. Fellow DB owner: Sherman

There many components of these trucks. 1) Frame numbers 2) Engine types: Victory, DA, Senior 3) Body construction materials 4) Frame type whether level top or raised over rear axle. I own a S114xxx and a S115xxx. They have the DA 6 motor # H 79xxx and # H 88xxx. The cabs are wood framed with steel clad components. The frames are level over the rear axle. I believe my trucks are essentially Graham built trucks with Dodge badges or nameplates. There has plenty treads discussing the "E" series trucks, and good summaries of frame #'s and plant production location. Any comment on these component would be of interest to fellow Dodge Bros collectors.

Here is a site with Evansville Plant photos. Check it out. Historic Evansville - Tag: grahambros

Thanks for any information you can get. Not the highest priority but would be curious if your Clum data source has a reference. Sherman

Both trucks S114xxx (Yuba City CA) and S115xxx (Riverside CA) have identical switches. The model # 889 is stamped in the housing and the terminal numbers are stamped in the sides. I have seen a similar switch with six terminals in another tread. You can do a search of the thread topics under CLUM SWITCHES.

My clum # is 889. I give you an incorrect # before. I am sure this has not been modified since the terminals match my wire diagram. The page I refered to was in post# 257. Thanks for key chart. I have no other data.

My lever for the lights is on my steering wheel. Are there other pages. My switch is not shown on the page 16. This my wire diagram. I notice the switch is square where mine is round.

My Clum light switch does not match. It has only 4 terminals. It is an original part and Clum is stamped on the back. The wire diagram for the truck switch is different than the autos. I was just curious if your parts book shows this model Clum light switch. Is there a reference to my key switch? I do not have a coil attached. It is mounted on the firewall. Sherman

I noticed the Clum switches. Is there a model of this configuration noted in the picture? I beleive it is a model 957. It is used on my 29 DB "E" series truck. I was able to rebuild this switch using the "Red Fiber Block" available from Restoration Supply Company. (on page 12 in catalog) [ATTACH=CONFIG]179173[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]179174[/ATTACH]

I noticed the Clum switches. Is there a model of this configuration noted in the picture? I beleive it is a model 957. It is used on my 29 DB "E" series truck. I was able to rebuild this switch using the "Red Fiber Block" available from Restoration Supply Company. (on page 12 in catalog)

I drove by the Stockton Plant at 1400 Waterloo and took these photos. The building is occupied by a division of Lever Brothers called Unilever. The building is in remarkable condition and shows no evidence of its previous glory. It must have been restored. This is where Graham and Dodge Brothers built trucks late 20's early 30's. My 1929 DB "E" series S 114xxx and S 115xxx was built here. What a great place to have a Dodge Club meet.

I have two "E"series radiators. They were used in my DA -120 trucks. This is the only plate and they are identical on both.

This is an extra dash section. I just used it to show locations. Sad to say this Moto Gard lever is not functional. The pot metal back supports were damaged, but it still will look good in my dash.

I had a better picture and it say"Moto Gard". This operates the shutters on the radiator.