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Kelly, are you looking for parts for a 1/2 ton KC or one ton KCL.
And if it is a 35 KC is it a 1st series or second series.
Your avatar looks to be a one ton 1st series.
And I concur the DB Club members is a good source for parts and leads to parts.
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Coincidentally I had a set of the same headlights on one of my 35 DB pickups.
And I have seen them on one other DB truck as well.
They have a park light and lens on the top outer rim.
And that park light could serve as a signal light as well if one wanted to do so.
If anyone knows what they are off and what year that would be interesting to know.
They may have been after market back in the day as the larger stock lights and lenses were and are hard to find.
great headlights for a hot rod with the park / signal light on the bucket.
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One of my favourite Islands is Kauai "The Garden Island".
A very verdant Island very lush and tropical with great beaches and super locals friendly and welcoming.
Nice museum with a lots of interesting history of the Hawaiian Islands and the people and culture.
And lots of choices through VRBO for places to stay throughout the Island ie; Lihue, Wailua and the best beach on the Island Waimea.
A rental car is a must to see the island. A nice drive is to take Waimea Canyon Drive and get up on the mountain to Kōkeʻe State Park.
And a cool little spot for lunch on the way to Waimea is Hanapepe and also any needed car repairs at Berts.
Beautiful views and pristine volcanic terrain.
Lots of short flights to tour the island and get a birds eye view.Of course there is nothing like the smell of the salt air and tropical flowers in the morning.
And in the afternoon a little nitro and burning rubber.
Check out Kauai Raceway Park which is an NHRA sanctioned track. Just a really great group of people and a lot of nice cars. They are very passionate about their park and the sport.
An excellent eclectic tropical vacation Island with some serious car stuff to balance the day.
Mahalo Nui Loa
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I asked him if he had any room on the price and he offered it to me for $6,800.00 with $1,800.00 down. He also refused to reveal the location as I told him I want to have someone go ever and check it out.
I wonder if anyone did step up and actually paid a deposit.
We have his cell number and IP address.
Which is probably a burner phone (which can be tracked) and the email address is probably from a "internet cafe".
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Just checked Barn Finds out. Now the potential scam meter is at 100%.
So here is the contact information for everyone to make a note of as I would imagine he has other listings.
The guy representing the car is "Bobby" Tel: 458-281-8288 email taetae77154@gmail.com
We should have a "confirmed" scam contact directory on AACA to refer to and cross reference these guys.
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Buyer Beware
Followed up on the ad. I got an email address, OR telephone number and a name. Had a brief conversation with the "nephew". Interesting voice on the other end that was the first red flag. My accepted offer was much lower than the price posted here. 99.9% sure it is a scam. You just never know though. I have done crazier deals that actually worked out buying vehicles sight unseen throughout the world. Sold lots of vehicles and got paid and shipped them to Auz, EU and USA with no issues. The only time I can say I got ripped off was a dealer out of Mesquite TX. Otherwise the car guy world is pretty honest.
But you really have to do some sleuthing on cars that are offered below market.
If an administrator wants the contact information and details message me.
Standing by for the next too good to be true ad. Ha Ha
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Hi Scott, thanks for this detailed information. That is a great library of information resource you have. I think we are narrowing the search to having some dates and time frames.
I will review in detail.
Brian
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I have gone through all of my brochures, dealer books, owners manuals and brochure photos and here are dates relative to the 1st and 2nd series.
1st Series
First owners manual and literature dated January 3, 1935.
Interesting in cab photo there is a grab handle on the left hand pillar which I had not noticed previously.
Also mentioned is a large notebook pocket on the RH side kick panel for note books etc. which is interesting.
Schematics and measurements given for truck with drawing showing no doors.
2nd Series
First owners manual and literature dated May 1935 that shows the KC with standard doors.
It has the same diagram of the truck but schematic with measurements laid out a bit different from 1st series but provides a photo of the 2nd series.
The next owners manual with more detail and mention of solid steel cab is dated August 1935.
And they mention the glove box but not the RH side pouch or the grab handle.
All of the brochures that I have acquired show the KC 2nd series commercial express with standard doors and solid roof.
So if I could speculate I would say the 1st series ended before or at the end of May 1935.
Everything else for literature going forward reads as the 2nd series.
My truck is number 8,072,268 with sequential builds to 8,072,550 units ending October 1935.
My build date was October 29, 1935.
So this truck is a late build.
It has several special options that I have not seen on another 1st or 2nd series ie: dual side mount spares, dual windshield wipers, chrome grill etc.
Some options are not quite clear.
This truck was a special order by the US Government direct from Detroit and possibly through a Detroit dealer to USG.
I have tried to search historical government records and photos to see what I could find with some interesting photos of an agent which looks like a 34 DB.
As Brad and others have said the information on production and build numbers of the 1st and 2nd series and specific dates is probably going to be a bit of a challenge to determine.
The more i read these documents through the more interesting option items I see and other comments.
If anyone does have the number info that would be great.
I would even be happy to see someone give an opinion on possible production numbers of both the 1st and 2nd series.
I think the dates above give some indication of timing.
Narrowing the search....
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I will see what I can come up with to add to the discussion.
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Scott thanks for your detailed response and information.
That is a good lead of what you have determined in stating "8048701, which I believe is the serial number break between the First and Second Series KC models in 1935" and "What is clear is that by the June 1935 date, the Second Series was being produced".
I have done a soft reach out to the DBC and will maybe contact the store and see if I can get a reference to one of the "knowledge keepers".
I will got through some old issues of the DB magazine and the roster and see what I can find as well.
And for sure your knowledge and experience in this is remarkable.
I think through a collaborative effort from anyone who has one of these truck or is knowledgeable or has literature etc. we may be able to get more insight to the start and finish dates of the 35 1st and 2nd series and other information.
I may reach out to the Chrysler museum and see if they have any literature.
One would think that there must be some advertising literature of dealer information / literature that would give some hint to production and change over in 1935. The doors and roof is somewhat of a radical change and one think at some point Dodge / Chrysler would have sent out something like " we are proud to announce the all new 2nd series for 1935" or something like that.
I do have black and white very detailed sketch / design team sketch from the Chrysler library that actually shows the 1935 Second Series with the artist putting in writing under the sketch 2nd Series. So in my thinking this was an artists conception and drawing from the design department. I will try to chase that down a bit more.
I also have several pieces of advertising brochures and original glove box manuals for the 35 2nd series which i will check the copyright on to see if there are any dates.
I will keep everyone here up to speed with whatever I find that is "new and succinct".
The search continues....
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Thanks Nearchoclatetown I will follow up with Matt at the AACA library.
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That Hathi Trust Library is an amazing resource of info. A person could go blind searching.
Got some info on production.
T137 gives me some info on potential production dates for 1st and 2nd series.
Based on that I would say the 1st series was January to February (25,625 unites) and 2nd series February to October (23, 849 units)
My SN is towards the last of production with about 290 left to build as production stopped in October end I would think.
My truck was built on October 29, 1935 and had several special options on the build card.
The search continues.
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Also thanks Nearchoclateto for your suggestions.
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30 Dodge thanks for providing this info.
I will get into it and see what I can find.
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What date by month and day was the 1935 KC 2nd series put into production and when was it first offered for sale?
What is the start and end serial number of the last 1st series 1935 Dodge KC produced and what is the start and end serial number of the 1st Dodge KC 2nd series.
One would assume that they would be sequential but that is not always the case.
Also how many 1935 KC 1st series were built and sold and how many 1935 KC 2nd series were built and sold?
My 1935 2nd series truck was built October 25, 1935.
And the engine was built in April 1935.
As we know the only major change between 1935 KC 1st series and the 1935 KC 2nd series were the doors going from suicide to conventional and the roof going from soft top to solid metal.
If there were any other subtle changes I am not currently aware of and if anyone know that would be interesting to know as well.
Also what sheet metal ( fenders, grill shell etc) on the 1st and 2nd series is interchangeable or the same as that of 1933 to 1935 cars.
Any and all information provided is much appreciated.
thanks,
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What date by month and day was the 1935 KC 2nd series put into production and when was it first offered for sale?
What is the start and end serial number of the last 1st series 1935 Dodge KC produced and what is the start and end serial number of the 1st Dodge KC 2nd series.
One would assume that they would be sequential but that is not always the case.
Also how many 1935 KC 1st series were built and sold and how many 1935 KC 2nd series were built and sold?
My 1935 2nd series truck was built October 25, 1935.
And the engine was built in April 1935.
As we know the only major change between 1935 KC 1st series and the 1935 KC 2nd series were the doors going from suicide to conventional and the roof going from soft top to solid metal.
If there were any other subtle changes I am not currently aware of and if anyone know that would be interesting to know as well.
Also what sheet metal ( fenders, grill shell etc) on the 1st and 2nd series is interchangeable or the same as that of 1933 to 1935 cars.
Any and all information provided is much appreciated.
thanks,
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What date by month and day was the 1935 KC 2nd series put into production and when was it first offered for sale?
What is the start and end serial number of the last 1st series 1935 Dodge KC produced and what is the start and end serial number of the 1st Dodge KC 2nd series.
One would assume that they would be sequential but that is not always the case.
Also how many 1935 KC 1st series were built and sold and how many 1935 KC 2nd series were built and sold?
My 1935 2nd series truck was built October 25, 1935.
And the engine was built in April 1935.
As we know the only major change between 1935 KC 1st series and the 1935 KC 2nd series were the doors going from suicide to conventional and the roof going from soft top to solid metal.
If there were any other subtle changes I am not currently aware of and if anyone know that would be interesting to know as well.
Also what sheet metal ( fenders, grill shell etc) on the 1st and 2nd series is interchangeable or the same as that of 1933 to 1935 cars.
Any and all information provided is much appreciated.
thanks,
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I have shipped cars from Canada to Australia and from Australia to Canada and from Canada to France and several other countries.
And I come from the marine industry so I have a bit of insight from a professional mariners point of view.
If the car is in Canada ship from Canada to whatever designated country it is going to.
It is a seamless process as long as you are patient and and have all the documentation in order.
Getting separate private comprehensive insurance is good which and will override the shipping companies car insurance which is as challenging as truck carrier insurance.
Make sure you understand the Shipping route and choose your carrier based on that and of course the shipping rate.
Also if you are not at the point of shipping make sure you understand the process and and cost for someone to stuff the can with your car.
It is better to have more straps on it then less in case the ship does some rocking and rolling during the voyage.
Some of this is also predicable by the shipping route and what the milk run is regarding ports of call on the route.
Another factor is the same as trucking and cross docking of containers.
Make sure you understand the process and if the container is staying on the ship it is loaded on at the departing port or is it going to get cross docked at another port during the voyage.
From Vancouver and a designated direct to to the orient by virtue of great circle sailing it could stop in several ports in China.
And it may get cross docked in Singapore which could see it on the beach for up to a month.
Also make sure that you think about moisture and mildew created from going from the west coast NA to a tropical climate and potentially sitting in a container port for a long period of time.
My experience has mostly been related to slight mildew on the headliner and more noticeable on a black headliner.
There are a few marine style moisture absorbents for the yachting industry that work.
There is also the the consideration of leaving the drivers window open for access.
There is not much room between the car and the container bulk head for anyone squeezing in and along the car.
The worst is customs with the overloaded tool belts they carry.
Outside mirrors are the first to get snapped off so if they can come off relatively easy take them off and put them in the trunk.
As well with your paper work put a note in the package with a photo and a detailed description of where the VIN plate is.
That might sound like nothing but trust me not all customs guys are car guys.
And also of note when shipping to Australia make sure there is no noticeable mud or dirt hung in or on the frame and chassis.
This can be a problem when the can is offloaded at the destination discharge port and opened and inspected and it could go to quarantine and require pressure washing which can open up another can of worms because the guy doing it is not going to take the care you would.
Again if you have your ducks in a row it is an easy process.
Another thing I do is I satellite track the ship through various marine traffic monitoring sites from the departing port and throughout the voyage and arrival to the destination port.
This tells me where my container is on the deep blue sea during the crossing and what Ports it is hitting and how long it is in port which you can track temperature and humidity as well.
There is also a way to track your container so you know it is still on the ship manifest when it leaves that Port.
If you are not savy in all this and don`t care to be make sure you clearly get your shipping agent to give you these updates as you require them.
For one voyage I brought a car from Sydney Australia to Vancouver BC.
It took about four months.
It sat on the beach in Singapore for about a month and hit about 10 other ports in Asia then went across the pond to Tacoma and finally made it to the Port of Vancouver.
It arrived safe and sound with minor mildew and all for a kick ass rate of 5K CAD.
See the photos loading in Sydney and offloaded Vancouver.
It was a nail biter waiting for that container door to open and see it in the daylight.
I hope that helps for anyone shipping offshore from Canada.
The same applies to shipping from a US Port.
In most cases everything is covered by International shipping rules for consistency.
There are several shipping companies in Canada and the US to choose from and a few new ones who have recently come on line.
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First thing comes to mind is balancing them and cold weather driving and will they actually make WWW.....
Bridgestone Is Testing Airless Tires for Cars, Bikes
The world may soon be able to say farewell to flats for good as Bridgestone is set to begin testing its concept for "air-free" tires.
According to designboom, the company is working with Idemitsu Kosan to test out its radical tire concept on a small electric vehicle (EV). Idemitsu Kosan said it believes Bridgestone’s air-free tires could present meaningful environmental benefits while also helping to limit supply chain disruptions by preventing vehicle stoppages.
As Bridgestone points out, air pressure in tires is crucial to most vehicle performance since it acts as a shock absorber between the vehicle and the surface it’s traveling on. If the air pressure is off or if the tire deflates entirely, it’s a problem, as anyone who’s ever gotten a flat can attest.
Bridgestone’s concept takes inflation out of the equation by swapping in a structure consisting of resin spokes. The company said its concept tires not only reduce the need for maintenance and concern over punctures, but offer more design flexibility and recyclability than conventional rubber tires.
Bridgestone has been tinkering with the idea of air-free tires since 2011, when it introduced a non-pneumatic tire concept. The first concept, similar to the air-free tires being tested this month, featured spokes made from reusable thermoplastic resin along the inner sides of the tire to support the weight of a vehicle. The concept was described 12 years ago as a “cradle to cradle” process designed to keep materials in use for longer.
The second-generation of the air-free tire debuted in 2013 and featured a simplified design that reduced energy loss from tire rolling resistance. In 2017, Bridgestone debuted an air-free bike tire concept with the goal of bringing it to market by 2019.
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Very nice clean truck and you gotta like those crank hole covers for 38.
thanks for sharing.
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Back side of Crank Support, note bolt is missing due to broken weld. Easily replaced.
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Interesting, that does look close except the mounting bolt is hidden and not exposed.
I will take a photo of the back side and post it.
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I must say those mounted crank hole covers in your photos sure do look classy for that year.
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Pretty well Identical for Fargo and Dodge other than the brand mark.
As mentioned above placing the Dodge CLOISONEE badge over top would work.
Thanks for all your photos to compare.
1933 to 1935 dodge pickup parts
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For sure join the Dodge Brothers Club.
Post an ad and I am sure you will find a few things.
And you can network with a few members who may have what you need.
Maybe put together a list and post it on here as well