Willy Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Okay, I have a 1918 DB Touring, but I have other years of parts mixed in - mostly '24 and '25. I have four radiators - some are taller than others. I think the shortest one is the 1918. I'm going to measure the front of the cowl, and it looks like it would match the radiator height. Is that the right direction? I have someone coming next month to collect all the parts I don't need, and I want to be sure I don't give him any parts that fit my car. Also, I'm having a hard time figuring out exactly what year a DB Touring actually is, because looking on the internet, I think I see many cars improperly listed. For example, when I type in "1923 DB Touring", I see cars with straight windshield bottoms, and curved windshield bottoms. Any suggestions? How does the emblem on the radiator shield come out? I have just begun to ask questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1916 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 actually up through 1916 radiators were very short . Then they became a bit taller as in 17-18 19. By the mid 20s they were much taller. The emblem should be held on with a nut on a threaded stem with a small pin to keep it from rotating Later the emblem was held on with a mushroomed flange But yours should be the stem type. You must have the radiator out of the shroud to remove it. Windshield is FLAT on the cowl in 1918 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Thanks Bob! I haven't even looked at the emblem on the radiator - I'll look tomorrow! I wish I knew what the actual size of the radiator should be. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22touring Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) DBs started having the taller radiator and more slanted windshield in July of 1922, when manufacture of the "1923" series commenced, but the states registered all cars manufactured during calendar year 1922 as '22 models. That is why both kinds of touring cars are called 1922 models. Edited March 30, 2016 by 22touring (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 12 hours ago, bobs1916 said: actually up through 1916 radiators were very short . Then they became a bit taller as in 17-18 19. By the mid 20s they were much taller. The emblem should be held on with a nut on a threaded stem with a small pin to keep it from rotating Later the emblem was held on with a mushroomed flange But yours should be the stem type. You must have the radiator out of the shroud to remove it. Windshield is FLAT on the cowl in 1918 I was under the impression that the emblems had the "pan-like" circular attachment that presses into the shell. Here is a shell with the emblem removed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1916 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 no no early ones have a threaded post and pin I will post a picture asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 12 minutes ago, bobs1916 said: no no early ones have a threaded post and pin I will post a picture asap So, the shell I showed is newer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Scafani Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 A copy of the Dodge Story, and or the Master Parts book published in 1927 would be most informative. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) My rough measurement of the height, not including the radiator threaded cap piece, is around 22 inches. The others I have are around 25 inches. Problem is, my radiator shield has the (pressed?) fitted emblem, not one with a post. Would that hurt the car being original? Edited March 31, 2016 by Willy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Willy There is a booklet that is published by the Dodge Brothers Club for the 4 cylinder cars This Booklet lists all the changes in production and the dates that they were done and if my memory serves me corectly the car # as well Very very handy little Bible to have to assist in your restoration Good Luck Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1916 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 here are pics of early emblems 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 And, the Dodge emblem is NOT the Star of David, as many think...it's two Greek letter Delta's, intertwined, to represent the two Dodge brothers, and the colors their individual personalities..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Which one of the brothers was the Dark Side eg The black Delta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Ron Lawson, I feel so stupid! I tried every way I could to get on the Dodge Brothers Club to join, and every time they ask for me to "login", or ask for me to open my "account". What on earth is an "account"? I went to several different sites, and every time I ended back at the same website - even when they said to go to the webmaster if I had trouble getting on, and it sends me BACK to adding my "account". Even to join, it says I must "login", which I can't do. I tried every login I can remember, and none worked. I looked everywhere for a phone number. Any ideas? Willy Edited April 1, 2016 by Willy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 To join the club call 740-439-5102. Ask for Les and while you are joining tell him the website doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1916 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 On 3/31/2016 at 9:02 AM, Willy said: My rough measurement of the height, not including the radiator threaded cap piece, is around 22 inches. The others I have are around 25 inches. Problem is, my radiator shield has the (pressed?) fitted emblem, not one with a post. Would that hurt the car being original? willy My 18 radiator shroud is 23 in tall and 21 in wide bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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