GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) W.T.B. I want to buy a DODGE DP/DO 1933 for restoration,as complete is possible and clear title.A picture is attached to this add,with the car that I hope to findContact E mail address : georgedanciu@hotmail.comThanks Edited March 16, 2012 by GEORGE DANCIU Incorrect description (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 33 Dodge would be a DP or DO George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thank you John and Jason,I was not sure ,fore some reason the DH did stick to my Dodge knowledge which can not be measured by your great information.Next week I will post pictures with a complete DG-8 full restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 quote..........Next week I will post pictures with a complete DG-8 full restoration. .........Something else too look forward too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Jason,I "m looking for a " generator " rebuilt if possible for my DG-8 Dodge 1931 as well.Or do you have a name or address who rebuilds the old ones.Thanks,George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I hope someone here will see your post and help, I no longer refer anyone that refurbushes/rebuilds parts. Good luck with that though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Here are some pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Beautiful work George!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 John I'm having a little problem with uploadingI will get better,I have lot's of picture as a meter fact for every step in taking a part the car and mounting back together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 John,You have a part in this project...you have helped me and I will sent you more picks ...I can not load more then 2-3 picks at the time .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Very nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 More.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Hi George,Very nice job on the car.....very nice.Could I ask a favour. Could you take some close up photos of the id badges on the firewall and post them on this site. I'm getting more information about the different types of plates and it all goes to completing my info.ThanksIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 More picks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 As I promised I will post steeps in all stages of restorations ...I was lucky to get a car as complete as it gets after 81 years of survival....I restored this car as original is possible.. Comments and suggestion are welcomed......Ian I will send you the requested picks tomorrow late in the evening.......I would like to bring many thanks to Scott_DG which has helped with prints and measurements regarding the aprons....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 More picks........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Dod you do all the work yourself George, when did you start, what are your plans with the vehicle now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 This was the condition of the car when arrived at the shop,As you can see a little bit of rust but very complete....Every nut and bolt was removed,sand blasted chromed......paint...And a bullet hall on the right side of the cabin near the door..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 Hi Jason,We started on August 24 th 2011..and we hope to complete the work by the end of the month.Today I took My Dodge for a ride to see how is driving and to find if everything is working...rides BEAUTIFUL,I have good help ,a friend of mine who is an mechanical engineer and IN LOVE WITH prewar cars helped me all along....we did spent aprox. 4 hours a day and all day Saturdays for the last 7 months... 4 of us very dedicated...We contracted out the sandblasting of the chaise ,The painting, chroming and some rubber components,upholstery ... .I can write a book I got some help from the Forum as well which is a great help and wonderful guys... THANK YOU Friends Of DODGE Brothers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts_DG8 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 George,The car is looking just great and you sure do have a lot of nice pictures there. Actually enough great pictures to tell me I sure do have a lot of work to do on my car (your cars twin) and can only hope that it looks as nice as your car when I finish it.Oh, one question. I see in one of your pictures that you have what appears to be the original door sills, is that true? They actually look almost like new. I do not have a set on my car which means I have to add those to the list of the parts for me to find. Scott... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Scott,Nice to here form you,yes a tone of work is ahead of you but if you do the work with love and dedication you will have no trouble completing the restoration.We had only a couple of places[small] touch ups as far as body work is concern...I restored by the book from from the frame ...up.and also depends at what level do you want to restore your car...as I saw your Dodge 1968 you will do just fine ...and besides that I will provide you with all the info.picks andhelp you need.Go to a store and buy a lot of patience ,,,we had days where we did not accomplished more than changing a couple of screws.....and was not easy.Lots of pictures taken and I hope that you received the ones you asked for .....upholstery ,I did not get confirmation that you received them.I received from the previous owner even the Sunday post with the date of this car advertised for sale by the DODGE BROTHERS dealers that's why I chose the paint as was advertised....and i tried to keep it as original as possible.The car came with the original door seals ( aluminum) made, scratched and in a very bad shape ,Daniel spent a couple of days polishing and trying to bring them at this level,I can send you samples of the material I used for upholstery if you provide a mailing address.Yesterday my engineer told me that this car had a good char ma,hope yours has too..Good luck,George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Jason ,to answer your last part of the question " What is your plan with the vehicle now ?"I WILL ENJOY THE CAR EVERY WEEKEND ,I RESTORED THE DG-8 FOR MY SUMMER TRIPS ...is a solid sturdy car which can take me around. Sunday as I was driving for the first time I realized that is dependable and seats well in the traffic.So..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) More pictures,I was surprised when I found this part of the car manufactured in Switzerland and stamped...is not coming more original than that !!!!!The doors where manufactured in Philadelphia.....by the Budd co. The clock is working as well as all the board instruments Not too much work as far as woodwork... Edited March 19, 2012 by GEORGE DANCIU (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I sure hope that I am interpreting this photo wrong. If that is soft copper tubing then it may not be safe for use as brake lines. Maybe you've polished up some copper-nickel alloy tubing so it looks like copper. But if not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 No, is not soft copper tubing,is Copper but quite hard and is purchased from a company from Germany which sales restoration parts and supply for antiques cars.The diameter is 8mm.If you can suggest a place with a better product used in car restorations please let me know,Thanks ply33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Scott,I looked over your DG-8 pictures and on section 4 I noticed that you have the 2 original door sills over a wheel with a tire on it and next to a generator,on the left hand side is a orange basket with different parts from the engine I suppose. At least they look to me that where on the ground in the back yard where the car was located....Good day,George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) Scott,I'm sure that you do not know how does it look an original inside mirror...very interested...you could write on it the date when the oil has been changed and the inspection took place.....when you checked the battery, net Edited March 19, 2012 by GEORGE DANCIU add ons (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts_DG8 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Scott,I looked over your DG-8 pictures and on section 4 I noticed that you have the 2 original door sills over a wheel with a tire on it and next to a generator,on the left hand side is a orange basket with different parts from the engine I suppose. At least they look to me that where on the ground in the back yard where the car was located....Good day,GeorgeThank's George for having a look. I've not looked at the original pictures in a while. What is not explained by the pictures is that the pictures of the car were taken quite some time before I bought the car and went down to pick it up. Yes there were lots of parts spread about the yard like shown when I picked it up and I did pick up every thing in sight but I sure do not recall seeing these when going through the car and parts when I got it home. The missing parts and trying to get any kind of reply from the seller turned into a whole new story. So with all that being said, I will check again through all the parts and let you know how things turn out on the missing door sills. Scott... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts_DG8 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 George,One other thought. After looking more at your pictures (which I think look great) I've come up with another question. If you can not answer maybe someone else here can chime in with their thorughts. I noticed the frame and all the other "Black" parts look to be a high gloss black paint. For some reason I was of the opinion that all these parts originally were a semi-gloss black paint. Don't get me wrong for a second, I really like how your car has turned out just as it is, it is just me being a bit curious. Scott... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Scott_DG8You commented on the door sill covers.Mine were all but disintegrated and someone put me on to this guy who had the original patterns. So good were they that a friend of mine who is a coach builder wanted some for his 2 Door Chrysler Coupe. When they arrived he nearly cried he was so excited.......sad isn't it !Anyhow this is the contact if your interested :Doorsills81 Graham AveNorth Haledon, N.J. 07508Phone 973-423-1196They are not the fastest but quality well worth waiting for and from memory my complete set cost me AUD$240.00 for my 34 Dodge.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 George,If your ever need a new Budd Body plate, I make them and sell them. They are acid etched so they dont have the raised stamping of the letters but one guy I sold one to in the States said it was a work of art....so had to be happy with that. I also look after any AACA Members.I've attached a picture for you.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hello Ian,Thank you for the info regarding the door sills reproduction,is an important finish line of the car,I might consider to order a pair just in case he is located not too far from Rockledge Pa. just over the Delawere river.GOOD INFO.As you saw my plates are all original and raised ,but is good to know. What do you mean " they are not the fastest " in construction of the door sills....how long it takes them to make the sills ? 2-3 weeks ? more ?Thanks Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 More, much much more. Months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Thanks Jason,I have plenty time to weight,it was just a thought to have a new pair.If someone has a rebuilt GENERATOR for sale ...I'M looking for one and for a STARTING MOTOR .Now as I drove the car I noticed that Radiator Shutters are not working properly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.White Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hello George,I have been following this thread. It is refreshing to see such care and attention to detail. A very nice Dodge which I am sure you are proud of.Also a very smart (and expensive !) XK 140. As an honorary life member of the Jaguar Driver's Club here in the U.K., I take a special interest in these cars. I have restored a 1930 Austin Swallow saloon which is small but nice.Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hi George,I ordered my sill covers and it took approx 6 to 8 weeks delivered to Australia.Worth the wait.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hi George,I ordered my sill covers and it took approx 6 to 8 weeks delivered to Australia.Worth the wait.Ian I guess it depends on how busy they are, I inquired on a set some time ago and I was told that it would take 3-5 months as they were doing this as a part time deal, sorta just as a sideline I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Hello Ray,Thank you for kind words,yes we did try to do the best on this car because I did it for myself. Lots of hours put in ,as you know when you have restored yours....looks nice and appears that you have done the work with your hard as well. More pictures will fallow Good day, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.White Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 George, no offence, but I think you have mis-spelt something; at least I hope so! Very funny, though! Ha HaRay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGE DANCIU Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Well,Ray you know what I men,I mentioned that because I restored other cars and where sold ....as we gained more experience and I really liked this car probably my heart was more into this project.Today we resolved the generator issue,is working now and charges the battery.The person who is going to complete the stripes over the green borders will finish the job in 3-4 days and I will post new pictures.The rumble seat upholstery is done ....and in the weekend I will take the car for a long ride 200-300 miles.All the best to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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