[grandma's old photograph - ID this car?]

Hi Frank,

Welcome! The car is definitely a Dodge Brothers. The high radiator, sun visor, shiny paint, near-new tires, and 1924 license plate tell me it is most likely a 1924 black (only color available)sedan. The runningboard step plates and bumper were accessory items. The front of the car is identical to my 1924 DB coupe. Nice photo. I would like to see the others. Now all you need to do is to FIND THAT CAR! Good luck!

--Bob

[Newbie's]

Nice Dodge Brothers vehicle! A street rod? DON'T DO IT! Consider what this car is: A piece of American cultural and industrial history. It's not just another among millions of Chrysler products. It's an original Dodge Brothers, manufactured before Walter P. Chrysler bought out the Dodge Brothers, and you are lucky to have it. Where will your street rod be when it is 77 years old, like this old sedan? I'm not mad, just disappointed. Think about it, before putting this nice old car under the torch!

[moto meter thermometer]

Hello Pronto 25--

My solution for a "stuck" motometer: Grasp it FIRMLY with the base down, and "pound" it slowly on an inflated car tire. You will have to repeat this action many times but, little by little, the fluid will make its way back into the reservoir. Make sure the tire is not a hard truck tire or a high pressure tire that has no "give." You don't want to damage the part of the motometer that extends into the radiator. Don't rush, and risk having the motometer fly out of your hand. Does anyone out there have a better method?

The motometer is a useful accessory, but certainly not necessary for operation of the car. These cars came from the factory with a simple screw-on cap made of bakelite.

By the way, I have a '24 Coupe. Enjoy the holidays!

[Tire Pressure 32 x 4, 6ply]

Ricardo--

Leadfoot is on target. Fifty to fifty-five pounds should keep you rolling smoothly. If you have genuine 6-ply tires, they can probably stand another 10 pounds, but that won't be necessary for local touring. If your tires are weather-checked or show evidence of dry rot, don't go above 50 lbs. psi. On my '24 coupe, which weighs a few hundred pounds more than your touring, I maintain 55-65 pounds. It makes for a bumpy ride, but with the tires at 55 pounds psi or more, the car steers well and maintains speed when shifting. If you leave your neighborhood, make sure you have a spare tire (with inflated tube). You probably know more about changing tires or fixing flats on a '21 DB than do the kids who work in your local tire outlet.

I'm glad your generator is working again. Aren't you glad to be part of the Dodge Brothers Club family? After 6 months in Spain, I still haven't found any Dodge Brothers vehicles. Que pasa? Si hay algun Hermano Dodge en Espana, llamame, por favor! Vivo en la region sur de Madrid. Gracias!

--Roberto

[Recommend spare parts for 1921 touring?]

Ricardo:

You already have good advice for your upcoming tour. Whenever I venture out, I always take along a screwdriver that fits the vacuum tank cover. Also, as a back up for the correct open-end wrenches you forget (for brake adjustments, etc.), you might want to consider a good pair of channel lock pliers. Make sure your battery is charged, if it has been sitting over the winter. A 1920's tire pump will inflate your spare tube and get you to a pit stop. A containter of water and a quart or two of engine oil should get you through the midwestern plains without using your cell phone to call an official Dodge Brothers service station. Go for it! Happy touring!

--Roberto

[Touring Top Bar Supports]

Rich: Nice looking vehicle! Good luck in locating replacement inserts. There are a lot of tourings out there, and I'm sure someone in the DB Club or elsewhere has been able to address the problem. I'll let you know if I learn anything. In the meantime, happy touring!