bobs1916

Hello folks does any one have a speedo cable for a 1917 that has the white face Johns Manville speedo. The cable needs to have a split at the dash end to engage the "T" in the speedometer > Thanks email me bob487thbg@aol.com bob

nice little car . Perhaps a 1917 as the wheels look like 7 lug Kelsey type....The front one appears to be missing one lug in the picture..I believe that earlier cars were 6 lug Stanwelds...I am sure many people would like the car ME included but need a price first bob

Ron. There is no brake light but I modified the inside of the taillight with a double filament bulb wired to a brake light switch. bob

Ron I have one that has broken glass but that should not be difficult to replace . Untested but these are pretty bullet proof. send me PM bob

Hi well sort of right Early DB vehicles with mags DID have batteries and starter generator. ONLY, to my knowledge, did the 1918 army repair truck work with a fixed starter crank and no battery or starter generator. Most all US Army vehicles were similarly equipped. Makes sense no need to worry about dead batteries in the field. and all lighting was kerosene or acetylene I don't t want to further hijack the original post so if there is interest in this truck maybe we should start a separate thread bob

hi will answer some fast as I am short on time..Roller Smith would read off in center and charge and discharge on either side as engine runs and gets up to speed....This is the ammeter. Not sure re JM speedos you are likely correct that all are white face. To accomodate the trip reset the cut out is pointed oval unlike say on a 1918 or later which were simply round and the speedo mounted directly to the dash with no bezel.Finger deal is the choke rod on early cars .The "18 has NO starter generator it is crank start magneto ignition NO other electricals it is a 1918 US army light repair truck one of 4 left in existence...only 8000 miles!! Yes normal aluminum oil pan bob

hi sounds like an early 1917.... Should have I believe a Roller Smith amp gauge, Johns Manville white face speedo (if it has the pointed egg shaped cut out in the dash). Will also then need speedo bezel to trim it. Oil pressure gauge with early spade indicatorThe carb and fan are on my 1918 but the same as on a 17. bob

Hello can anyone tell me when the clear headlight lens was discontinued in favor of the ribbed DB version? thanks bob

sorry mike I only have an axle bob

mike I have 1 floating axle. Not great but usable Has square end Used on early cars I live in Western CT bob

CAN YOU USE THIS over OLD PAINT AFTER SCUFFING???? BOB

Hi I have a source for 20 inch wheels...I am sure my friend would sell for 50 each plus shipping from east coast. How many do you need and I believe they all have rings bob

Harold thanks I located an engine with bellhousing in PA also a 39 dodge so I think I am ok bob

Hi I used Durable Radiator near Waterbury as I remember bob

Guy thanks for the offer. The longer engine wont work for me and the distance to get it is another problem. Good luck with your project bob

Thanks to you both bob

The horns are for the motorbikes/motorcycles. bob

Hello Anyone out there have a 6 cyl Dodge engine. I need one for a 1940 sedan. Also need a bell housing. I believe that 40-48 are the same .thanks bob

My interest in DB vehicles has been the company's contribution to the war effort during ww 1. I bring my vehicles to parades , veteran's events, air shows, living history events , and my favorite the historical reenactments. I hope to do as many of these as I can for as long as I can. Kinda hard to use my 1918 DB truck as a daily driver as visibility is poor. Also no electric lights. . I have a 16 touring car but the truck is my favorite. bob

Mike I got reproduction, as original, check valve spring from meyers. It is funnel shaped bob

GREAT IDEA!!!

Mike the channel serves a purpose to cushion the glass in a soft metal surround. I hope your glass guy knows what he is doing. I did not check the PM sorry I did not get back to you bob

Mike I have some but you probably did not see my last post so I deleted it. The stuff is used but usable and just come and get it free of charge bob

hi This can be done quite safely. do you have a new tube and flap??? I am sure the directions are on line I live near Danbury I have a spreader and will be around this weekend if you want to bring it over. I have done this on 2 cars bob 203 746 7080

mIke yes you need the glass setting tape but what you also describe is that U shaped thin metal channel that the glass and the tape inset to before you place in the windshield channel. I was never able to find it although I think now it may be available from Snyders who specialize in Model T parts. It was as i remember pricey. Also if you post or PM me the measurements I may have some left over bob