JayG Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) I'm looking for a set (or singles) of 1924 and 1925 Dodge Brothers trunk support arms. These are riveted to the trunk and body and keep the trunk up when opened. Anyone with some lying around or attached to that rusted out trunk I'd be interested. Thanks Jay Edited February 3, 2019 by JayG (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) Anyone have the arms or maybe an old rusty beat up trunk lid with the arms still attached? Edited February 23, 2019 by JayG (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 Still looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklinman Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Hi Jay, Have seen you posting for a bit now and just wanted to offer a suggestion. Those braces aren't that complicated to fabricate if you wanted. You just need access to a car with the parts on it to inspect for dimensions. I don't know where you are located but I'd be glad to let you take a look at my car if that would help. I'm sort of surprised that someone hasn't come up with a pair, or at least one side's worth, for you, but you just never know. I have found the roadster specific items are sometimes much more difficult to come by since getting my '25 Roadster, my first non-touring car DB, so that may be your problem here. PM me if I can help you and good luck with your Roadster too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 Thanks for the response. I do have one which is rusted and seized. If I have to I can soak it and free it up. Maybe you can verify which side this is for. I'm thinking drivers side as the bracket would need to fold backwards. Making the other side is an option but I don't have equipment to make the bends on such thick steel. Hopefully someone has something laying around. The roadster and coupe both had trunks so these aren't unique to roadster only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch1929 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Have you tried Myers Early Dodge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 I buy a lot from Tom and Cindy. Didn't think to ask them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 Still looking for the trunk supports. Anyone have some squirreled away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 Still looking for the trunk supports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Jay, here are the ones on my '25 roadster. I need a pair for my '24 RHD roadster too. Hope this helps. I'll post outside pics in next post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Jay, I went digging around in my junk (gold) and I found I have 2 sets of props on deck lids so one set will go on my RHD '24 and then I checked the '23 Roadster and it has a set except for the lower angle brackets, so I don't need them on it except maybe the lower angle bracket. I have another 20's roadster that I don't have a lid for and don't know if I will do anything with it. So... I MAY part with at least one deck lid prop. Look at the pics I sent and see which side you need. Here is my '25 Roadster props again from the outside. You can see the screws that attach them. Yes I know they shouldn't be phillips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Hi Dave. Thanks for those pics. For some reason I thought the body mount was riveted. Seeing it is screwed on makes life simpler. I have the passenger side and as you can see it's in need of some TLC but it can work. If you're willing to let a drivers side support go PM me. I appreciate your helping out. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Does your deck lid have the upper bracket? Those are welded on I believe. Actually I have straighten props that looked way worse than yours! Soak them in a feed molasses solution or similar. I will look into my props after weather shapes up a bit. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Dave - My trunk lid does have the brackets. The support that I do have was riveted to the bracket. When you get a chance to check yours out let me know. Stay healthy!! Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 On that one I cheated and used a bolt and nylock nut instead of rivet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 Hi Dave. Any luck on the trunk support? I soaked the one I have and it will work fine. Just needs a little straightening. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Jay, don't give up on me! I have been having a lot of pain and problems with my neck and back. Had steroid shots and nerve ablation tests that failed so they stopped those. Don't even get to talk to the doctor's PA until next Wednesday the 27th. Some days are better than others. Today is not a good one. Wouldn't take long to drill out the rivet and get it off. I'll try and get it between rain showers. Sorry to take so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 Hi Dave - This stuff is not important. Taking care of yourself is. I hope you feel better. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 If I remember, I'll try to take it off today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklinman Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 FYI. There is a trunk lid currently on eBay with the arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 Thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately the drivers side bracket is only half there and it's local pickup. Plus I don't need another trunk lid. I appreciate your help. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Check you messages Jay! I got it ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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