72caddy Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Not sure if this is old news or not, but thought I would share. In an attempt to help a fellow AACA member trying to locate a person who displayed their FWD Model B at a local show, it started 'research' by my father a VERY BIG WW1 buff. My father decided to go through his materials and find me some information on DBs in WW1 (I have a 1919 Touring). I thought these images and data were very interesting.First images are from 'Americas Munitions 1917-1918 Report of Benedict Crowell The Assistant Sec. of War - Director of Munitions' in 1919. This is a 600 pg. book. Here a DB light truck photo and a couple of interesting photos of how they stored the vehicles: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72caddy Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Here are the production figures and whether they were shipped overseas or not.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72caddy Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Here are the details of the 'light repair truck' from the 'Handbook of Ordnance Data, Nov. 15, 1918'. Note the headlights and the missing spot light that was on the previous version. Also note the caption were this was superceded. I like the detail of what EXACTLY the truck contained. This book goes through every type of vehicle ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72caddy Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Again the production figures from the 'Handbook of Ordnance Data' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Killer info, thanks. I've seen lots of pictures of DBs when new, like these trucks. Can anyone explain why the were shipped with a spare wheel, but not a spare tire? MAny of the brochures, even in the 20's, show them without a tire. So I doubt it was because of the shortage of tires because of the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72caddy Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 There is also a photo of the 'staff observation car' which was based on a White chasis - it is also missing the spare tire but has the split rim mounted on the drivers side (blocking the door BTW). This is definitely a used vehicle as it is dirty and in a field setting. The 'reconnaissance and machine gun car' also a 1 ton White chasis has a spare on its rim - also in a field setting.I'll check to see if spare tires were a separate contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72caddy Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Interesting enough in the whole 'Handbook...' mentioned above that covers 'motor and traction equipment' (pg 357-383) ONLY the 'staff obs. car' mentions the tire size (36" X 6") and that a spare is INCLUDED. All other vehicles omit any mention of tire size or a spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72caddy Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Should mention that only battery commandors were allowed this vehicle....PERK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72caddy Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Just to polish this off. Below are the order numbers for DB roadsters and open cars as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1916 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Guysa quick note to the forum. I have been fortunate to acquire one of the 3 known Model 1918 Dodge Light Repair Trucks from its 3rd owner. It is in remarkable condition except for slightly incorrect paint job, new splash shields and running boards. I am looking for the original bracket to attach the carbide spotlight which along with the kerosene headlights came along with the truck . I will keep the forum updated on the progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I would like to see pics of it if you can post them. Are the rear fenders steel or wood? Is the tank over the dash the gas tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Thanks for the history Dave Fields. The military car you refer to is BigMArk's, he sometimes posts here. His car has a good history, maybe AACA wil run a full feature article on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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