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John McEwan

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  1. My 1923 Dodge Tourer is vibrating at about 35-40MPH. I at first thought the engine was out of balance but today I was coming down a long straight hill, pushed in the clutch and the vibration did not go away. I turned off the engine and put it in neutral and still the same. So now I'm thinking wheel balance. Is there any possibility of balancing these wheels or getting them close? They are 24" with wood spokes. Thanks
  2. The part of the front fender going down to the chassis looks '21-'22 as well.
  3. They are fibreglass with black gelcoat.
  4. After being in storage for 25 years I got my '23 Dodge fender moulds out and made a set for a friend. I suppose it's not done to use fenders like this but in the event of an accident I can whip up a new one for my daily driver.
  5. Thanks for the tip. Will have a new one shipped this week.
  6. I am wanting to purchase a lower water pump pulley for 1923 Dodge four. Any help with this would be appreciated.
  7. This is the one you bought recently in an earlier posting? Maybe you should check the cam and timing marks to make sure it was assembled properly way back. On a side note, I am in Newcastle and have a fully restored 1923 Dodge tourer.
  8. My 1923 Tourer does not have the metal trim. I used clear plastic tube split down the center to isolate the glass from the frame. I used pieces about one inch long every so often pinched around the glass then slid the glass into the frame. I then used a 3mm cake decorating piping tube and ran a bead of black silicon all the way around the frame and glass to emulate the original metal edging. Been working perfectly for twenty years and thousands of miles.
  9. Well, my rims certainly do not look hokey. If you got straight silver maybe but not the proper silver wheels paint. I would not spend 18 years restoring my Dodge to end up with hokey rims. But what would I know.
  10. I had mine sandblasted then I painted them with a spray can paint called Holts Silver Wheels. It is an acrylic paint, is fast drying and easy to touch up. Also very close to the original color.
  11. I have all the '24 diff parts. I thought because the 24 had smaller wheels than the 23 and earlier (21" compared with 24") the diff ratios would be taller to keep the final speed around the same but I have found all the diff gear ratios are the same in both models. How is the 24 model with smaller wheel diameter able to go the same or similar speeds as the larger wheel diameter models if the final gearbox ratio is 1-1 in both models? Can this overdrive mod be done to early models and what does the mod entail? Thanks
  12. Has anyone done a 4 or 5 speed conversion to an earleir model Dodge like a '23?
  13. Its a Dodge around '20 -'22 model. Its got the 3/4 elleptic rear springs and the front guards are definately DB.
  14. Its a 1923 converted to a ute. It has a 24 steering wheel.
  15. I had a really stuck clutch in my 23 after it had been in storage 10 years. Come to think of it the clutch was pretty bad before the storage. I used to have to put the car into gear, engage the clutch with my heel and press the starter with my toe. It would strain then release with a heavy jolt. I could see and feel this was no good for the starter generator. I then read on this forum about the brake clean thing and squirted 2 cans on the seperated plates over a few hours and it worked a treat. Before this I contemplated pulling it down but could not see what the problem could be. Have you given the brake cleaner a good chance to work? Maybe another can or two will do the trick. Good luck with it.
  16. I have an Australian 23 Tourer and fully advanced is up. I don't touch it at all even when cold. I have a Holden carb conversion and this thing pulls like a 15 year old. Sometimes it feels sluggish till I realize my kids have playing in the car and have pulled the lever down which is retarding the timing.
  17. I use a late model toothed belt turned inside out. Works perfectly and available everywhere.
  18. Thanks for the replies. I have a newer carb on my Dodge now and I am finding top is now too low. It could very easily pull higher gearing. I was thinking maybe a later Dodge with 21" wheels might have a taller diff set and can be made to fit?
  19. Want To Buy - Taller rear end gears to fit a 1923 Dodge. Some were made aftermarket I believe. Any help appreciated. Thanks John
  20. Hi Everyone Is there any way to make my '23 Dodge Tourer geared taller. It has 24" wheels. Maybe a different model diff center?
  21. Hi Everyone I bought the front and rear bumpers off this Dodge and had them sent to Australia. The front bumper is complete and not a problem but the the guy did not send me the brackets to attach the rear bumper to the chassis. Can anyone send me some photos or literature to help me make some rear brackets. The bumper brand is stamped Lyon Vanguard Bumper. I am also still looking at making a towing hitch so any info on that would be greatly appreciated as well. Thanks John
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