'38 Dodge Mel

I picked up a 1929 6-33 seven passenger touring car. It was running when parked 15 yrs ago, and I am in the process to finding out what works and what doesn’t. It’s pretty much a survivor but the body seems to have had an older restoration job done on it (in the (1980’s??). I got a key cut, put in fresh oil, fresh gas, and a new battery. Removed the plugs and sprayed in some penetrating oil to free up the rings. Before I turn it over (by hand to free up the rings before hooking up the battery) I want to change the coolant. I cannot find a drain cock, and disconnecting the lower road hose will undoubtedly make a huge mess. Any suggestions on son how to drain the rad?

I am in search of hood mouldings for the ‘38 Dodge Coupe. It’s been a major restoration job, and a shame to put on plastic ‘chrome’. Any suggestions on where to look for this?? Thanks 😁

I am looking for the hood trim for the ‘38 Dodge Coupe. The Centre trim and the trim for the two sides. A LOT of work has gone into the car and it would be a shame to put on plastic chrome. Thanks 👍

I recently acquired a 1929 6-33 seven passenger sedan that was in a storage yard for many years. The most obvious part missing is the horn button on the steering wheel. Obviously the search is on. Suggestions???

I find that every car has its own feel in the drive it gives. I am certain the cars from the ‘20’s will be no different. Take it easy at first, get to know its idiosyncrasies and it’s limitations and have fun. Remember that when these cars were built there were very few paved roads so it survived many years of being on dirt and pothole roads. There is not much it hasn’t seen to date, just be respectful to the ‘ol gal’.

Ps. I have covers on the car because the neighbours cat likes to come over to visit me in the shop and insists on climbing up on the vehicles. I don’t want claw marks. 🤣🤣

Thanks for the great discussion. A couple of points: 1) I am in Canada, and know about Robertson screws very well. However I will use them on wood only - never never on a car. Cars get a Phillips or a straight slot only. 2) the car was built and sold in the USA. 3) the car was in the outdoor storage facility for at least 8 years, and was covered in moss and green growth when we got it. My wife is a detailing and cleaning nut, so she spent two days washing and cleaning it. Then gave it a quick wax. 4) why wait until winter?? Because I am finishing off a restoration on a ‘38 Dodge Business Coupe that has been in the works for a couple years and I want to get it road worthy for summer driving, but a few parts and headliner material are holding me up. I trust the Dodge will be finished in the next month or two and I will need a winter project - otherwise my wife will get too annoyed with me and probably kill me (figuratively only, not literally 🤣). 5) thanks for the tip on the marvel mystery oil. I was told this before but forgot the name, and will certainly do that. Awesome suggestion. One issue is there are NO KEYS. They are gone, vamoose, nada. Sigh. Not a big problem for the ignition, but a problem for the spare wheels who are both locked. Humph. In the meantime here here are a few more pics of the car. 👍👍

Was able to get this ‘29 Packard 6-33 seven passenger from a storage lot. Tarp was blown off over the years, hasn’t been started in over a decade (but was running when parked), but after a wash and a bit of wax, at least the paint came up nicely. The mechanical will be my winter project.

Thanks Archibald - I figured out how to respond directly to you, by clicking on your avatar. I

I will try frenchlakeautoparts - but their website didn't allow me to back far enough in years. I will phone them.

I am in the process of completing a restoration of a 1938 Business Coupe (D10 Cdn built) and am missing the hood chrome strips. One goes down the centre to the Ram, and the two along the gull wing engine bay doors. Anybody have these or suggest a place to find them? thanks. 👍

I am in the final stages of an off-frame restoration and found that the hood chrome is missing. There is a top strip and two side strips that I am seeking. Suggestions on where to find such a beast?

I am doing a restoration on a ‘38 Dodge Business Coupe D10 (Cdn built) which I understand is the same as the D8 (USA built). I am missing the top hood chrome, and the two side chrome strips. suggestions? thanks

LOL. Good catch 3Macboys I too did not focus on that. 🤣

Thanks for the advice. I also understand that I may need to disconnect the speedometer cable as they sometimes seize and snap even when moving a few feet. If so, I will have to see where it is connected and hopefully the nut is not seized. Due to the tight spot it is currently parked in & not knowing anything about the brakes or steering, I will be taking my wheel dollies so I can swing the car around without cranking on the steering wheel (even with inflated tires) or worrying about the brakes. I am assuming that some things will be free moving, and some things will not be, and no way to know in advance which is which. The car is a 4 hour drive away, so I have one shot at getting it into the car hauler.