nearchoclatetown

I stripped a car last summer for the same reasons you suggest. I was able to use acetone to remove an ugly brush job. Lots of time and the rubber gloves don't last too long, acetone is potent stuff. It didn't hurt the original finish on mine.You would want to try it in aa small area that can't be seen first to test it. Being carefull you could probably use a buffer and rubbing compound, too.

The new fence opening that was put at the redlight of rt.39 and Hersheypark Dr. to enter the Blue field No. was a very good idea. Perhaps they could add more of those to access the Choc. field ?

Jan, I think the manual shows baby cotter pins. Mine had mechanics wire bent over when I redid it, but cotter pins now. Use a little grease on your needlenosed pliers so they stick.

I think there are about 8 or 9 of the original DB dealerships still in business. I also think Stetler Dodge of York, Pa. is one. Where is yours located? BTW, welcome to the forum, hope you get the info your are looking for.

Nick, I saw your post on the general section and I'm not trying to chase you away. But you may not find much interest here as the year cutoff is 1938, the last year Brothers was used with the name Dodge.

At 6:15 the score is 2-1, 2 registered and 1 non-person. I wonder if the non-person is from Wy.?

I would agree with Stllrng. First read the manual for the application and follow the instructions. Although I'm big fan of never sieze, it is not to be used on a taper. The lubrication will give a false torque reading, making the nut much tighter then designed to be, causeing possible breaking of the hub.

In your message were you able get an driver's name or car number?

I'm sorry, SC, but that story sounds fishy, the buyer's name is John the baptist?

Our local dealer is the BEST, I use them in everything I don't care about originality, tractors, backhoe, daily drivers, etc. I have never had a problem with any of them.

Sorry, I thought my answer was clear, perhaps it was not. With both the restored car and original being in the same condition, be it a 200 point car or 350 point car or a pristine car, the original is worth more, IMO.

37, I spent the afternoon sifting through the 5 gallons of Rat Crap that was in the car hoping to find something of value, like the original ignition key. More skeletons, a plastic shot glass, and some Dr. Schole's {sp} shoe pads, but no key. The Rat crap stank to high heaven that I almost hurled. Of course I wore rubber gloves as you should never touch anything Rat infested without them.

If I'm understanding your statement correctly, this a no-brainer. Given 2 similar pointed cars, be it 200 or 350 points, the original car is always worth more at the auction block. Look at motorcycles, for example. An original '20's motorcycle with paint you can barely distinguish the color, worn off nickel, and dryrotted tires may be worth only $25000 while the exact same bike with $20000 worth of restoration is worth $30000.

You need to roll that 1915 Dodge out on the lawn and let the trick or treaters take pot shots at the rat. I've taken plenty of pot shots at the rat, hasn't done any good. Still haven't found the corpse. I did find the petrified remains of her grandpa I saving for you-know-Hoo.

Oldscarnut, in the last 25 years we've had about 10 trick or treaters. And they never came back the second time, I don't understand it?

West, those that claim to live in Hershey have their own schedule!

I've been wondering how other members of the Dodge Brothers Club feel about the proposal to change the year of the club, that is to include years '38 to '42. I know there are plenty of club members that lurk here, I'd like to hear your thoughts.

Greg, I think I understand and totally agree with your concept of HPOF. To me, the class should have modeled the Corvette's "survivor" class, left for TOTALLY original cars. A repaint, or rechrome, or interior should move it up to the Driver Participation Class, which would be for partially restored cars. The classes could both have judging for cleanliness and detail instead of just being "certified". The HPOF rules, as written, kind of give the impression of being a little bit pregnant.

Steve, sorry I missed you and Diana this year. I always look forward to seeing at one of you! Your light wouldn't be legal in Pa., not being red, but maybe the color differance will make them pay attention. I passed on a NOS set of Rossi looking headlights that looked like late 50's or early 60's from the package. They were stamped Hella, never saw another set that early. I did buy a really neat Fatman steering wheel for the Dodge Brothers, not that I need it. It has a lock and pin system that disengages the wheel for security, too.

Yes, carefully so you don't chip the lining. The plates should move freely 1/8 or 1/4 inch with pedal pushed in. All you are trying to do is make sure they are not stuck together and move freely on the splines.

Elynnia, I'm glad to hear a younger person is actually interested in driving an antique car as a daily driver. As a long time VW fan I would absolutely recommend the Karmann Ghia. Try the website Samba.com, it's the best aircooled VW site going, full of parts, cars , and info. I like the styling of the pre'59s, but they are quite expensive. Perhaps the mid 60's would be closer to a student's budget. An original car should have a 40 horse power engine up to '65, later years had a little more HP. You may even look into what is called a Type 3 Ghia, very unussual, kind of ugly, kind of cute. Their is a niche market, as not everyone likes them, can be bought quite resonible in very good condition.

Just forward of your shifter is an inspection plate. Remove it and look at your clutch plates. You can hold in the pedal and use a screwdriver to seperate the plates to make sure they move freely. I'm assumming your clutch is adjusted correctly.

Gee Barry, I thought you were going to point out how a Ford beat up on a certain silver Porsche in 1955. I'd have to check my Porsche books, but was the Continental what became the America, then the Speedster?

Let me check on the PN, a friend is going through the same thing for his '64 Lemans. this a busy week around here might b next week?

Javabug, you better watch who you invite to such gatherings. You wouldn't want any Jesse James types to show up now would you?