30DodgePanel Posted May 29, 2023 Author Share Posted May 29, 2023 Here's an ad that knocked my socks off when I found it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 On 3/25/2023 at 9:23 PM, 30DodgePanel said: This one is labeled a 1922 Town Car Brougham OK, I am back to this puzzler. I was just at Clive Cussler's museum in Denver and a 1918 Cadillac touring car had the same style running board. Does anyone know what's going on with the upside down piece. The Caddy didn't hinge, it was stationery. Also notice the narrow white walls on both inside and outside. 5200 miles and 5 major car museums. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted June 8, 2023 Author Share Posted June 8, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, nearchoclatetown said: OK, I am back to this puzzler. I was just at Clive Cussler's museum in Denver and a 1918 Cadillac touring car had the same style running board. Does anyone know what's going on with the upside down piece. The Caddy didn't hinge, it was stationery. Also notice the narrow white walls on both inside and outside. 5200 miles and 5 major car museums. Wow, that's quite a drive. Did you stop at Dillon and feel the experience of the lack of oxygen? I'd never noticed the early mudflaps or the double whitewalls, I always thought the rubber was all white. Good eye! As for the upside down hinge section it's hard to tell where a hinge is. The rear RB section has the same appearance. Are you sure that's hinged? If it folds forward when open I'd guess it's to better reach the front section for cleaning or easier to reach something in the engine compartment? Again, great observation. Never seen this style running boards before... Did you take any close-up photos of the Caddy RB's in Denver for comparison? Edited June 8, 2023 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 I don't know that there is a hinge, it just looks like it should. The Caddy didn't look like it moved. But now that I've seen two cars from the same era with this upside down thing someone must have thought it was a good idea. I had too many other questions for the curator and didn't ask him about this. Went up Pikes peak , that was high enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 I spent some time at AACA library today. In the Dodge Story it shows a bad picture of a limo with this curled up fender. The explanation is it was called the six fender setup. It was to keep crud from coming off the front tire and spraying down the side of the car. But would a full running board do the same thing? It looks hideous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) On 6/7/2023 at 4:10 PM, nearchoclatetown said: Does anyone know what's going on with the upside down piece. I've asked around and according to what I found out from a good friend and tenured AACA member, it was a style popular in France right after WWI then faded out in the late 1920s and never really caught on in the US. Also, they did not have a hinge and was for deflecting mud. So it sounds like they simply faded out because they weren't practical because a regular running board would do the job. I personally believe some may have chosen it just to call attention to themselves, think of it as early bling... Here's a recent photo of a Brewster that sported them. I personally like it on certain town cars or limos but not for the bling effect, more for the styling effect. Definitely not practical and not for everyone. Edited June 10, 2023 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 If I found a car with them I would certainly let them on. But it would not be on my favs list to be looking for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) Came across some more from the SoCal area I'll be posting as I can Edited June 20, 2023 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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30DodgePanel Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 Dodge Brothers mixed models and weight ratings showing how the Graham Brothers styling was still in effect but labeled DB. More proof that the Chryco bodies were being introduced along side the Graham Brothers styling even as they were dropping the Graham name... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 Familiar sight of Dodge towing Fords.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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30DodgePanel Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) Edited June 20, 2023 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 SoCal distributor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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30DodgePanel Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 Guaranteed Maintenance LTD with a hoisted 30 Dodge Panel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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30DodgePanel Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 Truck #3 & 5 from left are DB and GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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30DodgePanel Posted June 22, 2023 Author Share Posted June 22, 2023 I'm thankful the owner must have had a proud moment while parked in an alleyway... Are those spokes natural? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted June 22, 2023 Author Share Posted June 22, 2023 Another Graham Brothers used in the mission fields of Tanzania 1926 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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30DodgePanel Posted June 23, 2023 Author Share Posted June 23, 2023 Los Angeles 1924 A closer look 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted June 23, 2023 Author Share Posted June 23, 2023 Graham Brothers special body promoting 1925 Novel Gentleman Prefer Blondes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted June 23, 2023 Author Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) It's always amazing what you find when you stop and really study a photo In this case I found a 1929 or 1930 Dodge Panel like mine. It's always neat to see a similar vehicle you own in old photos that shows different paint and accessories. It's definitely one of those vehicles that looks better without whitewalls. Edited June 23, 2023 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAH Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 On 5/11/2023 at 3:41 AM, 30DodgePanel said: Are these Dodge Brothers? If not I'll delete The touring cars are likely '23 as the first year with outside door handles and last year with round bottom doors. '24 was a completely different chassis - body design. And the roadster with SCOUT would likely be '21 with slant windshield. Love the PIX!. THANKS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted June 24, 2023 Author Share Posted June 24, 2023 Another cleaner in the Los Angeles area 1920s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted June 25, 2023 Author Share Posted June 25, 2023 Damaged, but interesting just the same.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 On 6/23/2023 at 6:53 AM, 30DodgePanel said: Los Angeles 1924 A closer look We have a brochure at AACA library advertising the wire wheels as an option. It says they came in a cream color, but were available in black, white, red, or any other color. Were black, white, red not considered colors? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 State Police - Butler PA 1923 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/20/2023 at 12:19 PM, 30DodgePanel said: SoCal distributor The Head Cheese dress in black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/20/2023 at 12:04 PM, 30DodgePanel said: Familiar sight of Dodge towing Fords.... I travel with a good charge of tools so that I might provide roadside assistance to those with a less reliable vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 Coliseum Motor Co., Casper WY 1930 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 Said to be a K-32 1 1/2 ton from the movie La Corona Negra 1951 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 Movie clip: A Chump at Oxford 1940 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) Really good artwork. Unknown artist Some of the better DB ads I'd seen. Probably the same artist (Schmidt?) Edited July 2, 2023 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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