'38 Dodge Mel
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It's apparently stamped on the upper left hand side of the block under the head. I haven't seen it personally, but asked the body man to tell me what was stamped in that location. This is what he told me, however I may need to take a run out to validate what he is looking at.
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Just now, '38 Dodge Mel said:
Here is what the girl looked like before I started in on it.
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In looking at the engine that I currently have in the vehicle it is stamped AP-071. I was previously told that the motor is not original, but I would like to get some indication of what it is. Therefore from doing some research trying to get some info about this model of the flathead the computer keeps directing me to a Ford website. Any insights??
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Thanks, that is my plan - the learning part. I am in the midst of an off the frame resto on the ‘38 keeping it as stock as I can keep it. The engine it currently has in it doesn’t seem to be giving me any issues whatsoever, however since I was given these two motors and I have some down time, I thought ‘what the heck’, let’s see how far I can take it, and who knows what I may end up with. After taking the head off there was a lot of rust in the cooling system, the pistons are shot, but the cylinder walls seem smooth and not pitted, so hopefully a polish should suffice. Given that this is not an engine I am relying on to get the car up and running, the engines are being used to fill time while I wait for the body man to finish the work he has to do before it goes on the rotisserie. I don’t do body work, but the mechanical is more my interest, so I have a bit of down time before I get the chassis and I can start to do my thing. I really appreciate all the comments, and history on this motor as I like telling people stories about the car and how it runs when it is at the various local shows.
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Awesome info - Thanks!
I want to do a good job, but the motor in my ‘38 Business Coupe runs perfectly fine, so this is a project to keep me busy (and out of my wife’s hair) until the snow melts. Once completed I have no idea what to do with it afterwards. But one step at a time. Your tips are very helpful as the last time I rebuild an engine was 40 years ago.
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Hi folks - it’s been a long time since I had the time to tackle this project. Here are a few pics of what I am up against. Any hints of the year would be appreciated, and any tips or tricks I should be aware of before getting too far also appreciated.
I have multiple carbs, distributors, fuel pumps, etc that were in the box of goodies that came with the motors. They sat outside in the rain for a number of years, so even though I am hopeful, there is probably only a slim chance of success.
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I have two old flathead 6 motors that were sitting outside for at least a couple decades. Needless to say they are pretty rough shape, but I have a flathead 6 in my 1938 Dodge Business Coupe. Therefore I am looking to see if I can get one running engine out of these two. I have a number of parts etc, and am somewhat hopeful that I have a 50:50 chance of success.
What can people tell me about this motor? There is a number stamped on the side of the block C22C2765
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Thanks everyone. This has been very helpful. 👍
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I am restoring a 1938 Dodge Business Coupe D10 (D10 is the Canadian version which is similar (same?) as the D8 - USA version), and am looking for a period correct wiring harness. I am struggling trying to find a company that makes these. Any suggestions?
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Awesome. Thank you
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I have a 1938 Dodge Business Coupe that has a radio antennae but no radio. I found a radio for a 1939 Dodge, is this going to be a fit, or did they change styles of radios after 1938? If anyone can direct me to a photo, that would be awesome. Thanks
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That makes sense. I think the body man read something wrong or was looking in the wrong spot.