[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

Thanks Dave

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

Dave,

That’s definitely my truck.

The aluminum step-plates on the running boards and the sealed beams in the headlight buckets are a dead giveaway.

Also, in the pic you provided there are some aftermarket marker lights on the top of the front fenders. They were there when I got the truck but I took them off.

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

Does it have info listed as to where and when that was taken?

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

On 3/2/2023 at 3:30 PM, countrytravler said:

Where did you find that photo?

[Early 1930's convertible coupe]

Looks like a Ford  ‘34 Cabriolet

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

That clears that up, thank you

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

I was told that the 1/2 ton were all 111”.

the big trucks had the longer wheelbase.

maybe someone can confirm

[my 1934 Dodge 4x4 1.5 ton]

Bitchin truck

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

Great info 

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

Thank you Ed.

My car/truck has a wheelbase of 111”

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

Dave, in the picture you posted the truck has suicide doors. Did 35’s still have them?

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

I found this advertisement,

 

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

Heres a pic of the wood slat roof.

For it’s age and amount of wood, as well as being principally a work vehicle, other than some finish flaking the wood is in amazingly good shape.

 

 

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

I certainly appreciate the information and comments. 
I was told that the family, and friends of the owner did go to numerous shops where the motor & trans were most likely taken but no one fessed-up.

 

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

ready for the 12 hour ride home,

 

I’d be interested to know how many of these were produced and may still be around. I have never seen another or even find a pic on the internet.

I mostly mess with old Fords, this being my first ‘30’s Dodge. My son locked in on this one because of the suicide doors.

 

 

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

Again, thank you for the info.

This truck was purchased earlier this year as a project for my son and I. He just graduated from college and wanted to have a project that he and I could do together. This truck had been sitting for many years. The story I got when I bought it was the owner had it for decades, many years ago the motor and trans was pulled to have them gone through. During that time the owner fell ill and eventually passed. His family did not know what shop they were taken to and could not locate them. I then purchased it from the estate.

The motor & trans, seat, all inside door handles are missing. From what I can tell everything else is there, even the two original keys. The odometer is showing 40 k. It has some bumps and bruises, but the sheet metal and wood is in surprising good shape for a work truck. It’s had a paint job long ago and underneath it’s extremely solid. It’s rolling on 17” wheels.

I’m just now assessing what needs to be done and what direction to go with it. 
 

I have all ready emailed for a build card.

 

Heres a pic as it was found,

 

 

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

Thanks for the replies. 
I’m looking for any info to help to know what I have here. 
It came with no motor. I don’t know where the frame number would be.

There is a tag on the firewall that reads-   Dodge Brothers Trucks

                                                               MFD. By Graham Brothers

                                                               Serial No. 8041049    Model KC

 

Any information would be appreciated. Thanks,

R

 

[1934 Dodge Canopy Express 1/2 ton]

I’m trying to find any information available about a truck I recently purchased.

I can’t find any info about a 1/2 ton, only a big truck. Any help would be appreciated, thanks, 

R