keiser31 2,306 Posted December 13, 2018 Scored this yesterday from UPS. I am so happy to report that I have found my last needed cap for one of my coupes....new in the box.... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30DodgePanel 152 Posted December 13, 2018 NOS ? Holy cannoli ! The car gods are looking down on you for sure. Good score 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldford 59 Posted December 13, 2018 Nice cap, but it has DB on it....🤩 Frank 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walt G 342 Posted December 13, 2018 DB stands for Doing Better - now that you found the final cap you needed. Your Christmas present to yourself! Congratulations and thanks for sharing the happy news. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalef62 158 Posted December 13, 2018 Stands for "Dead Broke"! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JACK M 941 Posted December 13, 2018 I am happy for you John. You driving it yet? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 2,306 Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, JACK M said: I am happy for you John. You driving it yet? Still not driving it, yet. Man, if I was only rich instead of old car sick. Are you still looking for some of these caps, Jack? I may have some available that I am replacing these with. Edited December 13, 2018 by keiser31 (see edit history) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JACK M 941 Posted December 13, 2018 I appreciate the offer but as you know I sold my 31 and Craigs only has the two stock wheels in the side mounts. He may be interested in better ones. Kinda rough. and they don't match. I did stumble upon two of those wheels though if you can use them.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 2,306 Posted December 13, 2018 We may have to work a deal on the wheels. I don't need that kind with the lock ring, but I like to get stuff I can pass on to others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JACK M 941 Posted December 13, 2018 Sounds like a deal. Will your old caps fit these wheels? And do they look any better than what we have? I have already found the Christmas present, but being that I seem to be the one chasing his parts, so..... Maybe a birthday. His bday I remember, May the fourth (be with you) You ever get up this way? Oh, I know of someone that makes the trip once in awhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 2,306 Posted December 13, 2018 Those look to be DG8 wheels, so the DH6 caps will probably be smaller in diameter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ckowner 47 Posted December 14, 2018 (edited) Hi Jack Are those 18" wheels with a 5 on 5 1/2 bolt pattern? 6" hub cap hole? If so I would be interested. My 1930 DeSoto CK (CDN) has the same wheels. What do you want for them. Rick VanOene Surrey, BC Edited December 14, 2018 by ckowner (see edit history) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 2,306 Posted December 14, 2018 I also have been saving a decent set for my other '31 DB business coupe with wood wheels.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JACK M 941 Posted December 14, 2018 Yup From the DG8 6 inch cap hole. 18" 5 on 5 1/2 Rick, John tells me you should have these. Apparently I broke one of them down since the pics. Pretty rusty but I know guys have worked with worse. You can come and get them or I can bring them to Portland in April. Less than an hour into Oregon depending on traffic. Its forty miles to the Bridge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ckowner 47 Posted December 14, 2018 Hi Jack i've been to the Portland swap meet once back in 1987 or 88. Semi retired now. Can you send me a PM with your info. My wife loves to travel, so we might make the trip earlier. Interestingly the Canadian DeSoto CK models had 18" wire wheels, 5 on 5 1/2 while the American cars had a 19" wheel 5 on 5 1/2. and 6 on 6" with 6 1?2" hub cap holes. My theory was that the Canadian roads were not as developed and a smaller tire added to lower gearing. You can see my car in the restoration forum. I have only ever found one car like mine and it is also a Canadian built but a rusted basket case being turned into a rod. Two serial numbers higher than mine. Registered as a 1931. looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards Rick ps: for anyone else interested, I have a complete set (6) of never used '29/30 6 1/2" "De" hubcaps for sale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30DodgePanel 152 Posted December 14, 2018 (edited) Just came up Ebay item # 254026087247 if anyone needs a nice set like these : No affiliation Maybe Jack would like to pass them along to the new owner ? (although I'm not sure if it's an 8...) Edited December 14, 2018 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JACK M 941 Posted December 15, 2018 Yes, The 31 is a DG8, these are the caps that he has. The wheels in the side mounts are only for show, the wheels on the ground are modern aftermarket as is the suspension. Those are nice looking caps but must be for a different wheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 2,306 Posted December 15, 2018 (edited) 23 minutes ago, JACK M said: Yes, The 31 is a DG8, these are the caps that he has. The wheels in the side mounts are only for show, the wheels on the ground are modern aftermarket as is the suspension. Those are nice looking caps but must be for a different wheel. Yes, those DG8 caps with the red digits are for wood spoke wheels. Edited December 15, 2018 by keiser31 (see edit history) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knee-action 14 Posted December 16, 2018 What year did Dodge drop the word "Brothers" from their car and truck names? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinneyhill 940 Posted December 17, 2018 1930. And it was Chrysler, not Dodge Brothers, that did it! http://www.dodgebrothersclub.org/faq#8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 2,306 Posted December 17, 2018 (edited) On 12/16/2018 at 8:12 AM, knee-action said: What year did Dodge drop the word "Brothers" from their car and truck names? 1938 was the last year for the "Dodge Brothers" name. 1939 and later were just labeled, "Dodge". Spinneyhill is correct in saying that Chrysler changed the name since they had owned DB since 1928. Edited December 17, 2018 by keiser31 (see edit history) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
