34 Dodge

Brian, It's my understanding that my 1934 Dodge was manufactured with hardened valve seats, an innovation that they instituted that year. Ken Sobel

In reference to the 2 degree ATDC timing: My 1934 calls for that timing, but remember; the fuel at that time had about 60-70 octane, not today's 87 octane. If you use today's gasoline, you need to advance the timing. When I first got my car it too was timed to the factory setting. I could barely make it up my hill. As soon as I advanced the timing I about doubled my horsepower.

No thanks are necessary. That's what the Dodge Brothers are all about; helping one another. It's a great group of members.

Mike, The correct Packard Ivory paint is available from Pittsburgh Paint. They've been making it for about 75 years and I had my car's wheels and pinstriping done with it. If you send me your e-mail address, I'll send you a photo. The paint is yellowish and my pinstriper thought it was the wrong paint, but a call to PPG informed me that the color is correct. The paint is PPG 82134. Ken Sobel

Stan, YNZ made a beautiful wiring harness for my 1934 Dodge. They make harnesses for cars from the early 20's up. They're at: www.ynzyesterdaysparts.com Ken Sobel

Thanks, You know how much we love the Dodge. Ken

Check with Buckeye Rubber (Robin or Paul)at 937-833-2885. They did the running boards for my 1934 Dodge. Also, and more expensively, Hundley Acuff at 706-866-4875. He does excellent work. I have factory photos from 1934 and they do show the new cars with Goodyear tires. Ken Sobel

Contact Fiken Wiper Service at: 631-587-3332 or look him up at: www.wiperman.com

Autographs are free. Photographs can be e-mailed (if you want one).

Hemmings Classic Car (May 2008 issue) printed an article on the 1934 Dodge. I was honored that they chose mine for their article.

Try www.jessersclassickeys.com He's very knowledgeable and can probably help you. Ken Sobel

Fred, Contact: www.jessersclassickeys.com He's the expert. Ken Sobel hypnotist01@sbcglobal.net

Gary, What parts do you need? Maintenance parts are easier to find than body, etc. Let me know and I'll try to help. Ken Sobel

Thanks for your replies. I was sure that the car should be a positive ground. I passed this information on to my friend.

Hello and thanks in advance. My friend's 1940 Plymouth is not running properly and he took it to a mechanic who told him that the battery, which is currently grounded on the positive side, is hooked up backwards and should be a negative ground. The mechanic wants to put in a new battery, rebuild the starter, etc. I think that he doesn't know jack about these cars. Everything that I have seen indicates that early 6-volt Chrysler cars had a positive ground. My 1934 Dodge has a positive ground. Is this mechanic wrong? Ken Sobel hypnotist01@sbcglobal.net

Interesting. I purchased YOM plates for my 1934 Dodge and was able to register the plates in California with no problems. The plates that I had looked like new so the problem of badly painted plates was eliminated. Ken Sobel

Try Buckeye Rubber (Robin or Paul) in Ohio. Their number is 937-833-2885. They vulcanized the running boards for my 1934 Dodge for about $350.00 and really look great. The boards were sandblasted before being sent to them, otherwise an additional fee would have been added. Someone told me to look for a house being sandblasted and ask them to blast my running boards.

Check with Coker Tires. They now make radials for our trusty old vehicles. My friend put them on his 1940 Plymouth convertible and he swears by them! Ken Sobel

The foot's fine, as well as all the other ailments that I suffered this whole last year (I spent most of the year in bed or confined to my house). I didn't take any photos at the meet, so I don't know when they'll be posted. Check with Bill Gess. The weather was hot in Canada, but what a friendly group! My wife just retired and this was her first DB meet. She really had a great time and will certainly be at future meets, especially since I just ordered a new tow vehicle. Ken

It's in Kokomo, Indiana. It starts in late June through July 5. The Lethbridge meet was great! Thanks to Bill Gess and all those who made it so. Ken Sobel

Is anyone in the market for a tow vehicle? I just ordered a new one. I'm selling a 2003 Ford Expedition 4X4, top-of-the-line Eddie Bauer model. It looks and runs like new. There isn't a ding or a scratch on the body. It has the heavy-duty towing package and a long list of features. It comes with a 20,000 mile Ford factory bumper-to-bumper extended warranty. No worry about getting a lemon. The only reason that I've replaced this SUV is that my wife doesn't like the way that I set up my laptop computer as my GPS. She loses about 1" of leg space. Otherwise, I wouldn't sell it at all. I live in southern California and will be leaving for the Dodge Brothers Lethbridge meet on July 12. Please leave a message if you are interested, or see me in Lethbridge. Ken Sobel hypnotist01@sbcglobal.net

Is anyone in the market for a tow vehicle? I just ordered a new one. I'm selling a 2003 Ford Expedition 4X4, top-of-the-line Eddie Bauer model. It looks and runs like new. There isn't a ding or a scratch on the body. It has the heavy-duty towing package and a long list of features. It comes with a 20,000 mile Ford factory bumper-to-bumper extended warranty. No worry about getting a lemon. The only reason that I've replaced this SUV is that my wife doesn't like the way that I set up my laptop computer as my GPS. She loses about 1" of leg space. Otherwise, I wouldn't sell it at all. I live in southern California and will be leaving for the Lethbridge meet on July 12. Please leave a message if you are interested, or see me in Lethbridge. Ken Sobel hypnotist01@sbcglobal.net

I'm the one who suggested the fire department. They've been a great help to me. However, it sounds like your oiler is not like the Zerk fitting on my water pump. Ken Sobel

I have a 6-volt, positive ground alternator in my 1934 Dodge. It's absolutely great for the Los Angeles stop-and-go traffic. The alternator handles all of my power requirements even at an idle. I would highly recommend it IF you drive the vehicle a lot. The alternator has a one-wire connection that goes to the BATTERY wire that your current generator has attached to it. It's that simple. Log on to Quick Start alternators. They not only have 6-volt, positive ground alternators, they also have mounting brackets and an extension that fits onto your generator adjustment arm. I had to make my own. Their website is: www.alternatorparts.com Hope this helps. Ken Sobel hypnotist01@sbcglobal

Is anyone from Southern California going to the Lethbridge meet and wants to caravan? I'll be leaving on July 12 from the Los Angeles area and drive to Cedar City, UT. Then, it's on to Pocatello, ID, where we will meet up with another DB group. From there to Great Falls, MT, and on to Lethbridge on Sunday, July 15. Ken Sobel