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My original 1924 series DB business coupe, 116” wheelbase, manufactured in November 1923, has 3 main bearings and the distributor mounted at mid-engine on the passenger side. It has the single-unit starter-generator mounted on the front of the engine. The air intake, without filter, passes through the block and is on the driver side of the engine. The 1924 engine in the video appears to have been updated with a newer exhaust manifold and air filter.

I have an original 1924 DB. The oval light in the photo (amber tail light and small red brake light) is identical to my ´24.

Hello. Welcome to the Dodge Brothers community and congratulations on your first antique! As you see, you can find much helpful information on this forum, as well as through the Dodge Brothers Club and magazine. Join the club, if you haven´t already done so: great cars and great people. When it comes to restoration of these venerable cars, patience and research are necessary, and they will bring you much satisfaction. My first "antique" was a 1924 DB coupe, and it is now my only old car. I have become an antique myself, but the Dodge Brothers remains perfectly "dependable." Best of luck on your adventure.

I have owned a 1921 DB touring (114" Wheelbase) and a 1924 DB business coupe (116" Wheelbase). The longer wheelbase yields a smoother ride. In my opinion, all the early Dodge Brothers products are "dependable," sturdy, and generally great old cars. And, hey, after 95 years, who has perfect paint or interior? I would be proud to be the owner of a 1925 Dodge Brothers vehicle. "It runs and moves under its own power?" I can hardly do that myself, and I am much younger than 95 years!

Thank you, Mr. Perry, and everyone for helping me with this issue. Little things mean a lot! Being a detail person, I´m sure that I will have other questions . . .

Thank you, gentlemen. A photo would be great!

Does anyone know where this aluminum tag may have been mounted on a 1924 business coupe? It measures 1” X 2 ½” and appears to have been attached with nails. Floorboard, running board . . . ? I once saw an identical tag attached to a square wooden toolbox from the 1920s or 30s, but I doubt that was an original application. Thanks for your help.

Hello DB26, I´m a DB ´24 and would appreciate a PDF copy of the DB order form. Thanks for the offer! Roberto buhobob@yahoo.es

Found on the web . . .

As nearchoclatetown said in another thread (DB26 Oil pan), the four-cylinder oil indicator should have a cap on the top of the rod. I used a flat-head hollow rivet as a replacement cap on my ´24 DB . . .

We´re all sinners, but we try to be good! This is original for my ´24: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Dodge-Brothers-Horn-/361966096851?hash=item5446dc51d3:g:x6UAAOSw42dZBAZA&vxp=mtr It´s a little over-priced, I think. . . . Make an offer, if you can use it. Good luck!

Just a word of encouragement. I have a 1924 coupe, which has a longer wheel base and other changes, so I can´t help much with your project. Just want to share a word of encouragement in your restoration project. These are wonderful old cars, and their owners are good folk. Merece la pena restorar y compartir con los demás su historia y aventuras con su viejo Dodge Brothers. ¡Animo! ¡Que viva Nueva Zelanda! Gracias por la foto.

Thanks, everyone for your prompt, expert advice.

Is there a Dodge Brother/Sister out there who can tell me how to correctly wire COWL LIGHTS for a 1924 DB business coupe? Do the cowl lights have a separate switch, or do they function with the regular headlight switch? Thank you!

Nice DB coupe, and at a reasonable price. I have a ´24 coupe. Patience will pay off for the parts you need. Join the the DBC club. Great folks who always try to help out.

pbajeff-- I hope your "stewing" goes well. I, too, have had 283 and 307 Chevys, but I´m partial to the old DBs. There are lots more Chevys around than 31 Dodge Brothers. Congrats on finding the Dodge; I hope you will keep it original. Its value is not just in dollars and cents. I´m a U.S. citizen living in Colombia, South America, while my DB sits in the States for now.

I mounted an inline filter horizontally, just ahead of the rear axle. Doesn´t seem to affect the operation of the vacuum tank. Works fine. Good luck.

My ´24 coupe (produced in May of 1924) has a louvered hood and rectangular pedals; I have seen round pedals only on pre-1924 DBs. The dash also appears to be that of an earlier model. The original motor in my car does have priming cups. Good luck with your purchase.

Thought Police? I haven't seen much thought in your posts, only anger, sour grapes, and judgmental projection of your own demons. They don't belong here. Therapy can help, really! Please get lost, for the good of everyone.

Greasyguy/Grease Monkey/Whatever . . . Your insulting rant does not deserve a response, but as a victim of your smear, I feel compelled to post my disagreement with your judgments and opinions. Since you’ve set the tone, I’ll reply with the same bluntness. In my opinion, the old car hobby and this forum are ill served by the gratuitous arrogance and insults of your post. Like you, I have some suggestions: 1) Avoid this forum, if you are bothered by DB cars that aren’t “fun” or by DB people you consider to be a “strange bunch,” “not too smart,” “extremely insecure,” who “can’t spell,” and who you suggest are “just plain weird.” 2) Look closely in the mirror before you again condemn an entire group of people you do not know. 3) Consider finding yourself another hobby, about which you are better informed and less conflicted. 4) Consider therapy for yourself. Please!

And not only that . . . your garage/workshop is entirely too clean! Surely, some club or forum members can help with that. My '24 threw oil, too, because I overfilled the crankcase. Five liters is equivalent to 5.3 quarts U.S. or 4.4 quarts U.K. That should be about right. Nice looking DB. --Roberto

Where will the new "roadster" be in 5, 10 or 85 years? Some people have more money than brains. For others, ignorance is bliss. In any case, the real DB bites the dust . . .

I have every confidence that you will do a better job than the person who "desecrated" the DB roadster (keiser 31's post(#612733). Go for it!

The starter motors on a '21 I once owned and also on my '24 coupe both turned the engine at about one revolution per second. And that was with new brushes, charged battery and clean cables. Seems slow by today's standards, but things moved at that pace 100 years ago. Fortunately for us, our DBs "always" start immediately.

Thanks for the tip!