Guest R-ajax peterson Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I just bought a 1931 DH. I am really excited to see my car, as I bought it by pics only. Maybe I should have said nervous rather than excited. A little of both I guess. My first question, is regarding the brakes. The car, to my understanding, is mostly original..as in unrestored. Should I install a new, two resevoir master cylinder before driving. If not what "check list" should I go over before tooling around the neighborhood. Thanks in advance, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Welcome, there's nothing wrong with an original brake system as long as it works correctly. Get the car and get to know how things work BEFORE taking it around the neighborhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack27 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Join the Dodge Brothers Club.$ 25 a year-6 issues of magazine. Contact Lester Hoffmann, Dodge Bros. Club. P.O. Box1648, Cambridge, OH 43725 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack27 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 If you need the little rubber bumpers that keep the window glass from hitting the inside window frame, I have them, T. Jack Carpenter.nelsoncarpenter@charter.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Can we see photos of the car? I may be able to help you with parts and information. As "nearchoclatetown" said, the original brakes should suffice if they are adjusted properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest R-ajax peterson Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Thanks Jack, I will send off my check to join the Dodge Brothers Club. Car is a Roadster, so the only glass is the windshield and little window in back of canvas top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest R-ajax peterson Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Hope this pic attachment works :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Oh man, that's the first real '31 DH6 roadster I have ever seen! BEAUTIFUL car!! Where are you located? I would love to get together with you and compare notes on our cars. From the look of the car, you don't need a thing as far as parts go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I would think that is a pretty rare car and in very nice shape. Don't modify anything! Welcome aboard the forum and the DB Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 It was rare when made...only 160 built if we go by what the book says! You want to trade? Two coupes for the roadster?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest R-ajax peterson Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Thanks for the encouragement, and compliments. I am in Charlotte NC. Car is comeing from PA, Philly area. Comeing in enclosed trailer early next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Please send more photos to keiser31@charter.net. Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cozza Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Welcome to the forum.Joining the club will be very helpful. The club has a tech advisior for your car.Also in 2012 the Dodge Brothers Club Meet will be in CT in June.That right up the street from NC.Joe C.President Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest R-ajax peterson Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Thanks Joe, I grew up in CT. Moved to NC in 87. I'm 57. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack27 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Rex: I live in Conover, NC and have a '29 DA Sport Roadster-dual side mounts.I would be glad to have you visit. T Jack Carpenter, DB Club member # 7. email: nelsoncarpenter@ charter.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 D2 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Woah!! What a car!!!Don't modify anything! Keep it as close to original as humanly possible!!!The guys here on the forum and at the Dodge Brother's Club will be a big help with originality! An historic car. Congratulations!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest R-ajax peterson Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Thanks for the props on the car. No buyer's remorse here, however, still regret not buying a 1930 Chrysler 77 in Alabama - but I just love this DH and will take great care of it. As many of you have suggested, I am going to keep this car totally original and well maintained. This car deserves the best care - the previous owner has done a fabulous job, and I am comitted to keeping it in excellent condition and it is now my duty to preseve it for the next generation. Hopefully I can do it justice, and if my wife does not disown me, I may keep it in my living room - otherwise it will have to go into the climate controlled garage. All help/suggestions/comments are appreciated & welcome! Many thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I am soooooo jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest R-ajax peterson Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Keiser, Don't be jealous. This car belongs to all of us that have loved, dreamed about ,and cared for these cars since we we're very young. I am no more than a temporary carekeeper. As are we all. We have something that is so much fun and a souce of conviction and pride. Keepers of the manufacturing pride of our ancestors. Rust buckets to V-16's....its basically the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I dont think he is too jealous, just being nice, he has a very nice car also, I prefer his over the roadster personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts_DG8 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I agree, very nice roadster... Also, I believe that the green color is what the originally color for my car might be. Do you know if it is the origial paint? Scott... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 32DL6 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I'm not as jealous as I could be.Now, if that were a 1932 DL6 convertible coupe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 fantastic car! I saw it on Craigs list but couldn't get my wallet out fast enough. $22,500.00 was a steal.Man...that's not like you to miss one like that. Hey, Bob, there's a guy looking for a 1929 Chrysler '75' roadster on here, somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest R-ajax peterson Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I'm told that it is original paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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