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Well who says you can't drive a 1914 Dodge Brothers remotely?
PROBLEM #1 >A 1914 DB owner and member of the DB club here in San Diego contacts me this morning in need of a little assistance getting his car on the road.
PROBLEM #2 > I've never driven a 1914! I figured, what the heck, you've gotta learn sometime. Dad and I were taking the 29 DA Phaeton out cruising today anyway, since it was about 80 degrees (with the wind-chill factor).
SOLUTION: nearchoclatetown, all the way from Hershey, PA, rescues the situation with a few driving lessons via cell phone. The car runs well and with a little practice the owner can finally enjoy his 1914 DB tourer!
Thanks Doug, your driving lessons were the key. Now he just has to soak that cone clutch with neet's foot oil as you suggested and all will be well. One more DB on the road!
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Hi Glen- Congrats on making your destination. I am sure it is beautiful there right now, as it was nearly 80ºF here in San Diego.
And I feel your pain, the freeways can be really tough down in Southern Cal when you are in an 80 yr old car. My DB buddies from Canada never understand why I would convert my 1929 DA's over to a Five speed T5 transmission. Now you know. The stock 3-speed crash box won't allow you to keep up with traffic. And sadly, there are few if any alternatives to the freeway system in many places here. San Diego freeways @ 45 MPH = dead meat. Now I cruise happily @ 60-65 smoothly and quietly. I love it!
Best wishes on your continued safe journey and thanks for your postings. Joe
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Doug, my guess the output is 12 volts @ 2.1 amps, so about 25 watts. Still pretty low. You might be able to run a few small accy's with it. Check your email-I sent you some pics, etc. Joe
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Sorry John, you have been terminated. No bucks, no roster. Final answer.
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Thanks Doug. I wouldn't have guessed that.
Now Alex, for $200 in the category of "Stuff Joe doesn't know"...
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Never tried one, But Mac's has one for $99. Problem is it is only rated at 2.1 amps. What are you trying to run on 12 volts?
Here's the website Power Inverter - 1-3/4 Inch Cube - 2.1 Amp - Ford & Mercury & Edsel - MAC's Antique Auto Parts
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Joe, it's used as a preservative in soft drinks and other foods too.
Absolutely correct, my good man. My point is that if you are faced with the choice of Good (PG) vs. Evil (EG), choose the eco-friendly, cooling system friendly PG as your next antifreeze. I am absolutely amazed that we can even use EG in the over-regulated State of California. Must be some good lobbying going on.
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As long as we are on stupid questions Doug, what's a "two part 6 volt system"?
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Yes Propylene Glycol is an ingredient in almost every toothpaste on the market. It sometimes is listed as PPG or PG or I think PEG is also used to hide the actual name. Don't believe me? Look on your tube. Here's an example. It is also why they WARN you right on the label that if it is ingested to go to a POISON CONTROL CENTER!!
Be sure to brush before bedtime!
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Whaddya mean, I put AF in my MOUTH??
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Stuff like Neo's "Keep Cool" and water wetter are things that you can add to distilled water alone or add to an antifreeze. Antifreeze usually comes in one of two general flavors: Ethylene Glycol based (most common AF, very corrosive, very poisonous, esp to animals, harmful to environment) or Propylene Glycol based (won't hurt your paint, easy on your cooling system and far less poisonous and far more environmental friendly). Antifreeze is not necessary in all climates. I choose to use only distilled H20 and additive pkg like "Keep Cool". If you do live in an area where it freezes, by all means use some kind of 50-50 mix of AF.
If you have to choose an AF, definitely go to the safer and less corrosive PPG based stuff. Heck, you guys all put Propylene Glycol in your mouth every day!!
Whaddya mean, I put AF in my MOUTH?? YES, YES you do!! EVERYDAY! More info next post...
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Another pretty amazing product is "Keep Cool" from the NEO company Keep Cool | Neo Synthetic Oil
It is best used added to plain distilled water. I have used this stuff and it is pretty amazing. Most other Ethylene Glycol based coolants still allow corrosion and in fact probably induce corrosion. Neo's "Keep Cool" and distilled water mix looks like you could drink it even after being in the system for over 6 years -corrosion is non-existent.
If you live in an area that you need to use antifreeze, Neo also has an excellent Propylene Glycol-based product. I have seen cooling systems using this stuff and the difference is unreal. You can look down in the coolant and it looks totally free of any contamination even after years of use. My friends in the racing world swear by these products. Definitely check out this website:
A little OFF the subject: I have used Neo line of synthetic ATF and lubricants in all my cars for over 10 years. Using Neo synthetic grease, which was developed for use in race cars, allows me to tighten up my front wheel bearings without any fear of burning them up. When normal grease is used in wheel bearings, you must "back off" the spindle nut to the next looser position on the castle nut. By tightening up the spindle nut, I can eliminate considerable front-end drift, especially when using non-radial tires.
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You might check out Evans "waterless" coolant. A local guy here in San Diego sells and swears by it. He runs it in all his vintage car restorations. And I have seen his high end work on several exotic antique collector cars. Some of the radiators he puts this stuff in are worth $5-10K just for the radiator. It's a bit pricey, but if it is a cooling system you really care about, it is worth considering. I haven't used it myself yet, but I will definitely consider using it in the Packard I am finishing up now. Packard radiators and engines=big bucks should they get corroded or overheat.
His web site is RSC and you can see the waterless coolant info in his online catalog. The owner is a very nice guy and will answer any questions for you- I don't remember his name offhand.
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Hi Glen and John- got a couple of q's for you, too. First off, congrats on your Great Dodge Brothers Adventure! And I love your choice of Oregon's finest Bed & Breakfast for the well-worn DB traveler, namely John and Cherrie's place. What a great fun couple! My Dad and I had the pleasure of their company on a tour during the DB Nat'l Meet in Keizer, Oregon.
About your DH- do you have any close-ups of your trailer hitch setup? Did you weld it or bolt it on? You must have had to add some beef back there if it is anything like the 1929 DA frame. I realize you are not towing a whole lot of weight.
Also, it looks like you have a heater , judging by the plumbing I see. Was that factory in 31 or a dealer add-in or your addition? Does it work well for your Canadian winters? And where is the inside unit? The pictures don't show the unit.
I love the grill on the 31's- are the louvers fixed or are they thermostatically controlled as some cars have? (For instance, our 1932 Packard has the sylphon type thermostat which open and close the louvers).
Last one: Those look like some pretty beefy tires you are running? What size are they and where did you get them?
Keep up the Road Work! And if you should happen to be in the San Diego area, please let me know- we love to meet fellow DB'ers!
Joe
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Sounds great Doug. I'll paypal you the money. And if you don't mind, in your spare time, maybe you could lightly freshen it up a bit. Maybe knock off a little rust and a fresh 2K paint job? Don't worry about the interior for now. I'll vacuum it when it gets to San Diego. Thx, Joe
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John, the only thing that looks Dodge is the taillight, but lots of cars used the old "beehive". Cowl light definitely not DA, same with steering wheel and dash. Good call on the Durant. Or "Dodge-durant" as the picker described it!
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Very cool work and workshop (a bit too organized for my liking!). Doug, have you been to his shop?
It also reminded me of this slide show of 1950's cars-check it out...just hit the green "play" button to get the show started....A very old city...from the 1950's
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The long hood in the first picture suggests Twin Six. The second picture with the shorter hood is an Eight.
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R-ajax peterson: Thanks for the kind words! I just read your post RE: no-sale on your Roadster. Most unfortunate. That would be a very nice addition to anyone's collection.
Happy New Year to all- Joe
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Fifty years of Tacoma area weather has not been kind to the car as it has lots of surface rust. Like many cars it is missing its Tucker hubcaps.
Great stories! TuckerFan48 you should change your name to Tucker Guru-you have an amazing wealth of knowledge on these vehicles.
A couple questions: 1) Aren't those hubcaps in the trunk of #1010? (Or just not the originals?)
2) Which Tucker does the San Diego Automotive museum have?
3) Is it my imagination or do I remember seeing #1001 or #1002 in a museum somewhere?
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BUSTED! John , it looks like you'll just have to come down to see the good stuff!
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Thanks David-I'll bet that is what they are. I'll check the body for mounting holes. Happy New Year. Oh- remember you gave me some instructions for side curtains for my Dodge Phaeton- well they are finally done and look great. Thanks again for your help. Joe
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Hey John- Just got my signed and numbered original Dodge Holiday Card today in the mail! I love it. An original Keiser is a collector's item!
Thanks and Happy New Year to you and Cherrie.........>
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Dave- I was kind of leaning toward starter pedal myself, but I think Mr Hwellens's parts book cinched it. Thanks guys. Now the question is: ebay it or put it back in inventory! I have several Mopars in the 49-50 year range, but they are not limos or 8's. This one here is a 1950 Chrysler Windsor Convertible- its a fun car to drive.
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As I continue to put my Life-Size 1932 Packard puzzle together, I have stumbled on some more enigmas. Thanks guys, you have been so helpful. Just trying to get another Packard back on the road. So any ideas what these gems are? Thx, Joe