keiser31 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 What did he say??Looks like something along the lines of, "Hello Ken, Hello Dodge friends in Australia. Thank you for posting the wonderful photos of the rally. I like those cars. (and something about being from Germany)." That is a total guess on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyAus Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 What a great collections of DBs! Some interesting colors too. Was there more than black originally available on the pre-mid-twenties cars?MikeMost of the Dodges sold in Australia were assembled from knocked down kits and fitted with Australian coach built bodies. This was to avoid the high tariff placed on imported bodies. For this reason the choice of colour was up to the individual body builder or State-based importer/assembler. That being said, there was only a limited range of colours available in the coach paints of the time. Most favoured were greys and dark blues. There was also variation in colour of running gear. For instance, the guards (fenders) and valances on cars assembled by Standardised Motors in New South Wales using Holden's bodies (made in South Australia) were painted body colour. Those assembled by Canada Cycle in Victoria, again mainly using Holden's bodies, utilised black running gear - most probably the baked black enamel supplied by the Dodge Bros factory.I think that the variation seen in these photos is a reflection of the current owners' individual taste.Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBergh Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hallo Ken_ Hallo Dodge Freunde im fernen Australien. Danke für die wunderschönen Bilder von der National Rally Ich bin begeistert von all den schönen Autos. Herzliche grüsse aus GermanyTo reduce the guess work, here is what Google Translate says: "Hello Hello Ken_ Dodge friends in faraway Australia. Thank you for the wonderful pictures of the National Rally I'm impressed by all the beautiful cars. Cordial greetings from Germany" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I guess I should have taken German in high school instead of Spanish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Lincoln Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Thanks for the translation ... I hope my reply is right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Lincoln Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Danke und ich bin froh, dass du die fotos gefallen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie 8 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 MikeMost of the Dodges sold in Australia were assembled from knocked down kits and fitted with Australian coach built bodies. This was to avoid the high tariff placed on imported bodies. For this reason the choice of colour was up to the individual body builder or State-based importer/assembler. That being said, there was only a limited range of colours available in the coach paints of the time. Most favoured were greys and dark blues. There was also variation in colour of running gear. For instance, the guards (fenders) and valances on cars assembled by Standardised Motors in New South Wales using Holden's bodies (made in South Australia) were painted body colour. Those assembled by Canada Cycle in Victoria, again mainly using Holden's bodies, utilised black running gear - most probably the baked black enamel supplied by the Dodge Bros factory.I think that the variation seen in these photos is a reflection of the current owners' individual taste.TonyMike and Tony.I was told by the son in law of my DC8 roadster's original owner that the colours could be chosen by the buyer. The purchaser and the dealer agreed on a colour before the car was assembled by the Australian body builder. This was in 1930 when production was minimal and sales were slowing up. This applied to T J Richard bodied cars at least. It may have only applied to the less produced variants with minimal production. More popular variants like the 6 cylinder sedans and tourers may have been available off the floor.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 One interesting thing I found out was that with the 34's a lot of the left hand drive ones had pin striping around the body, fenders and so on but quite a few of the Aussie built bodies actually had the swage line painted. Not sure if this was something to do with country preferences, or to differentiate between local and export cars ?Anywho, just thought I'd share that.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Thank Tony & Jim, I was thinking that with the locally sourced bodies that there might be a bit more flexibility in paint colors. I love that shot with the multi-hued touring cars lined up together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Lincoln Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 Rear view group shot from assembly point ... Photo from the Dodge Brothers Club Australia web site ... http://www.dodgebrosclub-australasia.asn.au/ ... also opens photo gallery of members cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Lincoln Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) I recieved a poster today with all the cars that participated in the rally ... around a group shot framed by a radiator shell Edited December 16, 2014 by Ken_Lincoln (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Great commerative poster Ken, it's nice seeing such a large collection in one place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Good idea for the poster. Do either of you know the owner of the black wood bodied coupe with suicide doors and wire wheels? If you do, could you have him contact me? thanks doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Are the posters still for sale. Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Lincoln Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Manuel ... I do not know if they are for sale.. The Dodge Brothers Club of Australia sent it to all those who attended the rally ... I will try to find out for you ... Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Thanks Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Lincoln Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) I have spoken to the lady who sent the poster to me, she has sent a jpeg of the poster that she believes is suitable to reproduce as a poster from places like Officeworks etc.. anyone who wants one can pm me with your email address, and I will forward one to you.. Edited December 18, 2014 by Ken_Lincoln (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Lincoln Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 nearchoclatetown : .... I do not know the gentleman who owns the black coupe .. I saw by your earlier post that you know of 3 other wooden body coupe`s .... I have an email address for him, but as I do not know him personally, could you send a pm to me with a message and email address and I will forward it to him and leave it up to him to make contact...Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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