Porsche 68 Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 Got the car home today started just looking at the things Found original registrations from the 40s into the late 60s interior is in unbelievable condition Paint is scratched chipped some surface rust motor is stuck soaking in mmmo all original tools jack spare tire and a factory winter front i will try to keep everyone up to date as I have dialysis 3 days a week good days bad days. John 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Xander Wildeisen Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 What is the deal with missing Mopar tail lights? Maybe who ever has yours has mine? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche 68 Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 My left rear tail says Dodge on it found period glass lenses new in box doesn’t say dodge on them. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lump Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Wow, fabulous find!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Nice looking car. What will happen to the rest of the stuff in the garage? What is the yellow car? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche 68 Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 1937 hd45 the pictures of the car are in my garage The yellow car my friends 28 Whippet and my 25 DB Woody. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkhammer Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 13 hours ago, Porsche 68 said: My left rear tail says Dodge on it found period glass lenses new in box doesn’t say dodge on them. John Probably no help but I have NORS Lynx Eye lenses for '34-'35 Plymouth and Chrysler six and '35 Dodge. No "Dodge" or Plymouth" name on them. I also have NORS doors for '28-'31 Plymouth and Desoto and '29-'31 Dodge. FYI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche 68 Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 Found these in the glove compartment Going to try and a Dodge script one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Bonesteel Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 The original tail lens would be with large 'DODGE' lettering across the center of the lens. These are the typical 'press in' type lenses without a bezel. If you need one give me a yell, I think I have a spare or two originals. The front turn signals are unusual, have never seen these before, wonder if these were an add-on or if this was originally an export car. Finally, could you run a photo of your dash center? From the photos you have posted it looks like you have a round ashtray, something I have NEVER seen on a 34 Dodge or Plymouth, the ash trays being rectangular such as shown in the photos of the dash on my 34 DRXX. Very interesting. Note that the headlight switch on mine is incorrect, should be a rotary switch with a lever-shaped handle, like shown in the photo of my 34 Plymouth PE dash. Can't get over how nice your car is, have to keep it original. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Bonesteel Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 A little pricey but here is a tail lens on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/363871152004?hash=item54b8692784:g:4TsAAOSwAjZipo9C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Has a great look..............car has great eyeball. Best of luck, your gonna have some fun! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche 68 Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 Ed Thanks it is a great looking car can’t wait to get in sorted and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 That dash cleaned up nice. Are you sleeping in the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche 68 Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share Posted June 16, 2022 Xander not my dashboard the only thing I cleaned so far is the radiator cap😜 Been working on getting the motor in stuck. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Rams everywhere.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 How big is this car? Was it a 1933 Ford V8 or Buick size car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 My mistake on the dash. Got lost looking at pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAH Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 I was going to mention that round ash tray as well. All the '34s I have seen and the one I used to own had the square ash tray and the radio control heads fit there. As I mentioned earlier on the Horns being left and right, there is another anomaly you might investigate. That dash mounted headlight switch with the lever controls 'Off-park LO-and HI beam In that order. BUT there is also a foot operated dimmer switch that controls Hi-Lo on ONLY the LEFT headlight! That foot switch has preference over the dash switch when in the HI beam position. I wonder which engineer thought that one up? I guess it kind of makes sense dimming the light closest to oncoming traffic. I do not know of any other car that does that but am always welcome to learn something new. Good Luck and keep having fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 I like the off brand plain tail light lens.......it's little things like that that make a true unmolested car unique. If it were mine and it fit I would run with it. We once had a car that was well known and I took off a club plate topper that was on the car for 60 years.......I got an earfull from the crowds at Pebble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche 68 Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share Posted June 16, 2022 ScottBonesteel here are the dashboard pictures Trying to figure out what the nob is for above the ashtray And the other twist nob under the dash might be the switch for the heater blower motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NailheadBob Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) @Porsche 68can't you please just look in your owners manual to learn how to operate things on your new car LoL Bob Edited June 16, 2022 by NailheadBob update (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Bonesteel Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Knob above the ashtray is for the 'free wheeling' cable control. Looks like somebody put an accessory round ashtray into the stock square hole, interesting. The stock ash tray when opened is a little small so maybe the owner was a cigar smoker and needed a bigger tray! I agree, the under-dash switch is probably for the heater. The ignition switch is in the correct spot but has been changed out, original one would have been inset into the dash and would have been an Yale Omega keyed switch as shown in the dash picture of my 34 DRXX, using those odd Omega bent keys. You should have lots of fun with this Dodge, great car with the independent front coil suspension, hydraulic brakes, almost all steel construction and those unique, one-year-only two-way windows. As to 1937hd45's question on size, these are bigger than a Ford but smaller than a Buick, wheelbase is, I believe, 117 or 119 inches 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche 68 Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share Posted June 16, 2022 Bonesteel that’s funny about the ash tray I’m also a cigar smoker! Removing the cylinder head now hope no bad surprises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 My DeSoto has a similar knob under the dash and it's wired to the fan on the heater. Finding a car like yours is a once in a life time treasure. I'd love to be in your shoes. Enjoy!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31plymouth Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Scott Bonesteel said: Knob above the ashtray is for the 'free wheeling' cable control. Did they still have free wheeling in 34? Most knobs are marked "free wheeling". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 If anything is stuck it needs a good soaking with KROIL and up to a week of sitting and reapplying. Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryLime Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 That picture of your car on the Trailer is PRICELESS! I am stealing it for my desktop .I am unbelievably stupid just do not have the luck too . Best Wishes.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche 68 Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 Excellent news took the head off this motor no terrible surprises cylinder number 6 had a little rust cleaned up with a scotch brite pad and PB blaster had to play whack a mole with a couple of valves turns over great 40 psi oil pressure when cranking ‘ Kust gotta do a clean up hopefully get it running this weekend! John 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Be sure to drop the pan and clean it. Also run evapo rust in the cooling system straight……… 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche 68 Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 Ed last oil change was done in 1967 according to the oil sticker it only went 652 miles since then🤣Yes oil pan is coming off this weekend If it runs well I will leave it alone over the winter I’ll re ring it and do a valve job John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 You are making great progress. I will drop mine off tomorrow, since you already have your tools out. Only one head bolt/stud broke? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLF Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 11 hours ago, 31plymouth said: Did they still have free wheeling in 34? Most knobs are marked "free wheeling". Yes the 34 Dodges and Plymouths still had free wheeling and the knob is unmarked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 9 hours ago, edinmass said: Be sure to drop the pan and clean it. Also run evapo rust in the cooling system straight……… Do a compression check after you have it running…..it’s a good baseline for when you ring and valve it. It’s ALWAYS a good idea to do the top end……..cars like this are usually down 25 percent on the power……or more. Those are 30’s valves…….replace with modern if possible. With today’s driving conditions you will tent to turn it faster than it likes. I would run straight ten weight in it for a few hundred miles. Then switch over to 40 if you live in a warm area. Otherwise 20-50. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche 68 Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 Ed Absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 The head studs look like they are advanced for the time with the thinner centers. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 It is the exhaust manifold bolts/studs that really are trouble. I like to have a beer for every one that breaks. Makes the removal process easier.🥴 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Bonesteel Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/16/2022 at 8:02 AM, Scott Bonesteel said: Knob above the ashtray is for the 'free wheeling' cable control. Looks like somebody put an accessory round ashtray into the stock square hole, interesting. The stock ash tray when opened is a little small so maybe the owner was a cigar smoker and needed a bigger tray! I agree, the under-dash switch is probably for the heater. The ignition switch is in the correct spot but has been changed out, original one would have been inset into the dash and would have been an Yale Omega keyed switch as shown in the dash picture of my 34 DRXX, using those odd Omega bent keys. You should have lots of fun with this Dodge, great car with the independent front coil suspension, hydraulic brakes, almost all steel construction and those unique, one-year-only two-way windows. As to 1937hd45's question on size, these are bigger than a Ford but smaller than a Buick, wheelbase is, I believe, 117 or 119 inches Yes, the DR (which this is) should be 117" wheelbase. The larger DS had a 121" wheelbase. Mopar wheelbases are nuts in 34, ranging from 108" on the Plymouth PF and PG, 114" on the Plymouth PE, 117" on the Dodge DR and DRXX, 119" on the Dodge KCL Express and Panel, to 121" on the Dodge DS. I am sure there are more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche 68 Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 Got the top end cleaned up ran a tap and die over everything replaced I broken head stud Dropped oil pan very little sludge car must of been well maintained pulled number 6 offending piston good thing rings stuck to piston pulling the rest today Happy Father’s Day all ! John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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