The Sterling Guy

Since out spring show was cancelled, I diverted my energies from the Dodge Brothers OC to other things. Still need to locate a couple of Firestone "B" wheels or suitable replacements for it to be movable, but here is a video link of it running. Also need to locate a few of the running board hangers if anyone has any. John

I don't think anyone ground any numbers off. The engine pad is perfectly flat across the whole surface including the area with the X15 stamped in it. The frame rails are just plain rusty and pitted all over. If the numbers were stamped in the top of the rails there is no hope. They are rusted paper thin. The sides of the rails are pitted as well but not as bad. When it warms up a bit, I'll wet them down and see if any traces appear. Thanks for all the info.

Great stuff, The top picture on the first page is my truck. Not sure if it is the 518 or 519 dump yet but it is exactly as pictured. I unbolted the sides to clean it up and am missing the tailgate, but thats it! Made by the Wood Hydraulic Hoist Company (Gar Wood)

I had seen an ad for an engine that included the X15 info but lost track of it and didn't know what they meant at the time. According to the info shown further up in this thread, they put the 6 cylinder engines in the 1928 2 ton trucks, so it must be a 1926-1927 OC. The Dodge Brothers cars had the new 'C' 5 main engines in them in 1927. I'm wondering it that applied to the trucks as well? I've looked closely at the area of all four front spring hangers as well as the rear step brackets as shown on the Graham brothers info. No number is visible. at any location. Since I'm not planning on titling or registering the truck, it isn't a big deal. I'm happy to know what it is within a 2 year period. Does anyone know who manufactured the wheel rims? I'd like to know what to ask for when I start looking for some.

Some pics of my engine. According to what I read, it could either be a late 'B' (air cleaner added) or a 'C' model. Any way to tell without pulling the oil pan and counting the crank bearings? And does anyone know what X15 indicates on the Engine Serial # pad with no other numbers stamped?

I will need a set of rims and tires good enough to make it roll. This thing has been sitting for many years along the edge of a friends field covered with vines. Had to pull the head and unstick a few of the valves & lifters then pull the starter to unfreeze it. It now spins over great with good oil pressure. Dump bed raised right up with the starter cranking the engine. Next is to clean the carburetor and see if it starts. I'm hoping to locate some tires and wheels that are good enough to just fill with foam and hold their shape. This thing is too far gone to restore, but will be fine to ride around the local steam show. It looks all original. Looking at the charts above i'm guessing it must be a model OC, The OCR is a dual wheel truck so I'm guessing the OC is single wheel. It seems to be the only 2 ton truck with the 4 cylinder and 137" wheelbase.

Unfortunately, I neglected to take any pics of the extraction from the woods or start of teardown. Here are a couple as it sits.

I just recovered a very rusty DB truck from the weeds. Not quite sure what model it is just yet. I know it is a 2 ton because that plate still exists. Toe plate is long gone and can't for the life of me find a frame number on the 4 described frame locations. I'm thinking it is a 1925 or 1926 because of a couple of observations. 2 ton with original hydraulic dump bed. WB is 137" Single wheels in rear, mechanical brakes , 4 cylinder engine with carb on opposite side of manifolds. Separate starter & generator. 3 speed transmission. No air vent door on top of boot cowl. Only engine markings I've found so far is X15 stamped in the block on the pad above the carb. Engine surprisingly is free so hope to have it running for an upcoming show in April. Will need to locate some usable demountable rims and 32x6 tires as those are all shot. Am located in the Baltimore area if anyone has any laying in their parts pile. This truck is too far gone to ever be on the road again, but I'd love to put some usable wheels & tires on it to putter around a show or two .