Recks Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Hello!First time poster, but I need help identifying a car that belonged to my Great Grandparents. I've been told it's a 1931 Dodge, but the model is unknown. I have the opportunity to purchase this car to keep it in the family but would like to know what I'm getting. I believe it's a DH6, but I'm not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated! If it makes any difference, it is a Canadian car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) The radiator shell is similar to the 1931 DH6, but that has all of the looks of a 1930 DD Six Dodge with the side vents and straight bumpers. The engine number above the generator on the flat pad on the driver's side front of the engine should tell you what model it is. Should start with the "DD" and then some numbers if it is the original engine. Here are some 1931 DH6 sedans....and a shot of what the rear bumpers should look like on a rear spare tire mounted (1931) car.... Edited October 11, 2013 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrjoe_sandiego Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Nice find! Even comes with the YOM plates and SNOW TIRES! These are well-made, durable cars. Should last another 80 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Nice find! Even comes with the YOM plates and SNOW TIRES! These are well-made, durable cars. Should last another 80 years.Yes, it IS a nice one....right down to the ultra rare original radiator cap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recks Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Thanks so much for the info!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Looks like it comes with a rear window defroster.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recks Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Pretty cold up here, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recks Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 The 1933 Dodge DP6 looks like it has a 111" wheelbase and and the DD has a 109" wheelbase. However, would these cars share parts such as suspension? Any idea if the frame would be the same width in these years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Not too much from a 1933 DP will fit a 1930 DD. Frames are totally different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danceswithpumps Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Nice car! I hope you can get it.Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recks Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Well. I have agreed to purchase the car and my wife and I are very excited. This has all been over the phone and email as the current owner lives in Calgary and I'm 1200kms away in Winnipeg. The current owner is still unsure on what the car actually is, they have confirmed it is a 6cyl and it actually is a 1930. I have asked them to check the engine plate or the wheelbase, but no response. I would much rather have the shorter wheelbase DD, but my fear is that it could be the longer wheelbase DB. Any thoughts based on the pics? I've attached some interior pics as well. Thanks so much for any info. It's greatly appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Still looks like a DD to me and a very decent one at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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