36 D2 Coupe

Speaking of similarities, the front end and particularly the front side profile are very reminiscent of the 1934 De Soto Airflow.

Just got a set of doorsills for my '36 Dodge Coupe from Doorsills LLC - WOW!! He does amazing work! He has patterns for a large number of early cars or could make to order if you have a sample to start with. Prices are very fair considering the quality of the work and it is Concours quality. He has a waiting list - does not advertise - but the results are worth the wait. I am so pleased I wanted to put in a plug for these fine folks. Phone number posted above is correct. Seldenguy's post is right on the money.

The '34 Desoto Airflow (241.5 cu in engine) I once had came with the partial water jacket as did the 1934 eights in the Airflows. Any 1935s I have seen have the full water jacket.

Being self employed is indeed beautiful. Being your own boss, you will be your own harshest critic. Your success and your time are squarely in your own hands so it is possible to arrange your time to accommodate family. (accommodate sounds so condescending - I don't really mean it that way as our family is a joy to me) So as auburnseeker says, the work is necessary to pay the bills but the flexibility of this kind of work cannot be found in regular employment.

Howard and Steve - you are the poster boys for the dangers of distraction around machinery. I've been there too, split my left thumb open on a table saw when too tired to be using it. My sincere best wishes for rapid healing and full recovery. Sadly things are never the same after such an injury. Bleach - your idea of posting copies of these photos near dangerous machines should sober up the most careless individuals. I like it.

Nearchoclatetown - do you know whether either the 1924 or 1926 Book of Information would be suitable for GaryP65? I acquired 1923, 1924 and 1926 originals in an auction lot and would happily sell one or all to a good home. Somehow the 1925 edition did not make it into the batch I got and I don't want anyone to get something that doesn't do the job.

Interesting discussion. I had often seen the reference to shooting brakes, usually English vehicles and it immediately brought to mind the following definition: brake n.[prob. from M.L.G. brake, stumps, broken branches] a clump or area of brushwood, briars etc.; a thicket. (WEBSTER'S DICTIONARY UNABRIDGED 1971). It made me think of the vehicle as some kind of hunting blind from which genteel hunters could pop away at birds or game. So the insistence on break as the correct spelling came to me as a bit of a jolt. HOWEVER, following through the above explanations. I see where break is more properly the correct spelling and Webster agrees. I learned something today. My grandmother would be proud.

Definitely NOT Airflow.

The car in question seems to be a late 1930 by the 6 digit serial number found (according to the chart on the website). Great detective work! If 132-245 is indeed the serial number, this would be the latest production number registered according to that chart and possibly among the last Jordans built. Rare indeed!

From "The Complete Encyclopedia of Motor Cars" edited by G.N. Georgano Cardway (US) 1923-1925 Frederick Cardway New York N.Y. This was an assembled car using a Continental 6-cylinder engine. A total of six cars, all touring models, were built by Colonel Cardway, of which one was fitted with right hand drive and exported to Australia. This reference fits with yours Dave.

This one is still alive and lives in London Ontario - still owned by Labatts as a display vehicle. It was rebuilt from parts rescued from various places in the '80s - the cab was completely remade and the trailer saved from a job as a storage unit in a gravel pit. Now painted red with gold trim - company colours. I believe the tractor is a White. I see it almost every year at a local car show and it is certainly spectacular!

Like this? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Royal_%28Australia%29 Most have a 6 cylinder AP = Australian Production Thanks for this! I had not seen the '50s Aussie Chryslers before. So typical of Chrysler's export cars but these are certainly different.

Thanks for the picture. Your car has many characteristics of the Canadian 1934 Chrysler Airflow CY which was a 6cyl De Soto based unit. You have the 3 bar Chrysler bumpers on what is the '34 De Soto body and a '35 De Soto hood conversion. Chrysler certainly knew how to scramble parts to create different models. Makes things interesting!

I have a lead on a '37 C17 sedan in Trenton Ontario - recently restored - royal blue - new correct upholstery etc. PM me for contact info. Seller is motivated. I have known this car for over 30 years.

Very nice job on the seats! And thanks for showing the new wiring harness. It helps to see the quality of work done by Rhode Island Wiring. We'll be replacing the wiring on our '36 Dodge and will give them a call.

This one is for a 1934 De Soto Airflow SE. I had a '34 De Soto Airflow but the horn button didn't have an emblem in the centre. Maybe this was done for an export model.

Nothing fancy - my first car which I got when I was 18 in 1966 was and still is a 1936 Dodge model D2 RS Coupe. My thinking was that this would identify my main focus. Not shy about putting my name out in this forum though. Great folks and I've been treated well and respectfully. Can't ask for more than that. Jim Hazlewood

Bob - I might have a steering wheel that will work for the '36 Dodge if I can get it off the column. PM me Jim

Look up Cambridge Custom Chrome - www,cambridgecustomchrome.com They do triple plating (copper/nickel/chrome) and can do nickel only if that's what you need. They've been in business a long time.

Thanks for that link Jdee. Certainly has lots of colour options!

Hi Jim Thanks for that lead to Michaels. I had been scratching my head wondering if that stuff was still available. I'll go right out and see if they have some in the local store. Not ready to do it yet but it sure would be nice to be prepared with some on hand. Again, thanks!

Hi again Beetles Although it is not spelled out in the manual, I take those measurements to mean fore and aft of the centre bolt. That's the only way they would make sense. I'm not an expert on springs so if anyone with more experience wants to comment, that would be great.

Hi Beetles I've got a specification manual put out by Spring Service Limited of Toronto Ontario in the '40s covering most cars from as early as 1914 up to 1940. Here's what I found for 1933 Dodge DP 6 Sedan/Brougham including measuring instructions: Fronts - Width - 1 1/2"; no. of leaves - 7; Length - 17 1/2" x 18 9/16"; Height - 2 1/2"; Weight -17 lb; Main leaf weight - 5 lb. Rears - Width - 1 1/2"; no. of leaves - 8; Length - 26 1/2" x 27"; Height - 8 5/8"; Weight - 32 lb; Main leaf weight - 7 lb. Explanations and Instructions In measuring the length of a spring, take the distance from the centre to the centre of the springeye following the curvature of the main plate of the spring. The spring lengths given in this catalogue are in accordance with the above method. Do not measure the straight length from centre to centre of the eye. The height of a spring is the greatest distance from the mainplate to the straight line from the centre to the centre of the eyes when the Spring is free and unloaded. Weights are approximate. Hope this is what you are looking for. Best of luck with your '33 DP. They are a beautiful car!

Love 'em all! If you look to the right in a few of the pictures you can see the chocolate brown Trifon, the iconic 1932 Airflow prototype from which the final Airflow design evolved. This amazing survivor, developed under wraps by Zeder,Skelton and Breer, got Walter Chrysler so enthused on a test drive that he fully endorsed the development of the Airflow design. I have seen both of these cars up close and they are stunning, each in their own way. Thanks for the pictures and the memories.