30DodgePanel Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) Could you imagine what this must have been like? For anyone wanting to read on regarding many other makers follow this link and continue reading this section. The double driveshaft setups are insane. Graham & Dodge Brothers were just a small blip in the grand scheme of things. Truly amazing ... #20 - The Commercial car journal v.30 1925-1926 Sep-Feb. - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library Keep in mind what Detroit must have been like at that time to require all them buses.... Here's a look at the two types of Graham Brothers buses with Dodge Brothers components that would have been on display at the A.E.R.A. show. More double white walls Model YB Street Car Type And the more luxurious Model CLB Parlor Car Coach Edited December 10, 2023 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 (edited) This morning while sifting through DB truck brochures for a research project I came across this special bus body that I'd never noticed before. As I read the notes and compared their population in 1924 it raised a few questions. Seems Superior Motor Bus Co was out of O'Fallon Illinois and at the time had less than 3000 residents which tells me they must have been commuting to St Louis, Indianapolis, Chicago and many other smaller locations such as St Charles Mo .. I'd always thought folks by the mid 1920s would have owned a vehicle and driven themselves to other towns. I'd also assumed buses in small towns would have low mileage. Boy was I wrong... Edited January 1 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Good chance most of that 300000 miles was over dirt roads too. The original DB we see pictured with the Brothers sitting in the back seat was last known to be in Tenn. with 300000 miles on it too. The one with 3 louvers in the hood. I wonder if it still exists? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 (edited) The diversity of special bodies was pretty amazing and overwhelming at times to think about now. Here's one we don't give much thought to now days, but at the time it must of been a pretty popular item. Looks to be one of the 1923/24 A series trucks. Edited January 8 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 Not sure if it would still apply all these years later but if any of you 128 owners are having these issues, this may help. When I come across these hidden tips it makes me wonder how many have gone under the radar and how it effects owners of current DB vehicles. Hopefully this helps someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 First time I've seen any GB or DB documents that mention Tractors and Trailers as options. Clearly this is during the 2000 series very early on. Is it possible that Graham Brothers were still building tractors and trailers with their name on it even into 1922? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MikeC5 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 We don't need no steenking safety rails! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Posting this for Ron. It’s an article about a Senior in Port Augusta 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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