Wanted: 1926 Dodge Brothers Distributor

[Guest]

I am looking for a distributor and cap for a 1926 Dodge Brothers 4cyl. s/n:C871-260. The distributor ia a Northeast Electric Co. s/n:926 , type:10786

If anyone has one for sale or knows where i can get one please let me know.

Thanks

[Bill Boudway]

Hello Headlee, and welcome to the forum.

I suggest that you go to the AACA Buy/Sell forum and click on "search".

Enter "Dodge", and contact the people who have posted parts for sale. Another lead would be to check out the Dodge Brother's Club website. If I can be of help, please e-mail me at: gnbboudway@msn.com

GOOD LUCK

Bill B.

1925 Dodge Bros Sedan

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[Guest imported_RAH]

Headlee,

Sorry to be so tardy with this response. Unfortunately you are looking for one of the most elusive items in Dodge Brothers, and several other marques, of this era. I have good news and bad news. The good news is these 'pot metal' North East parts ARE available in reproduction, The bad news is they are not cheap. In addition to the distributer, there is the starter and generator brush end plates and the ignition coil/switch assy. and the good ole' speedometer housing and various door handles, etc. Please check out the following site: www.VintageandClassicReproductions.com

Glen Smith is from Australia and does an excellent job of reproducing these complex pot metal castings. I have met Glen and he is a very personable fellow.

I have installed one of his castings in the speedometer for my '28 Standard-6. Good Luck.

It is unfortunate that even in the twenties the Society Of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recognised that 'pot metal' was an unstable material. It had one saving grace in that it was inexpensive to use and it would usually outlast the warranty period. I guess nothing has changed in nearly 75 years of 'Engineering'!

Rodger "Dodger" Hartley