Guest Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 I recently purchased a Dodge Brothers Touring car. It is in bad but restorable condition and has no title. I found a number on the cowl - 531980. Will this tell me what year the car is, or do I need more information? It seems to be a 1918,1919, or 1920.I haven't had a Dodge for 25 years; it was a 1928 Fast Four Fordor sedan. Since then I left the flock for Model T's and A's. So you see, I'm a little rusty on my Dodges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Arnett Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Mike: My information says that you have a 1921 series built during the month of September. As you can see by my picture I also have Model T as well as other brands (1923 Moon, 1924 Star) including a 1923 Dodge and they are all different. Do you belong to the Dodge Club?<img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Jan,Thanks so much for you information! I kind of thought that it was later than a 1918. The body is pretty rough! Years ago I saw a picture in Cars and Parts of a 1922 Dodge Depot Hack for sale. The car was really neat looking. I've built a Model A Huckster, Stattion Wagon, and a Model T Depot Hack, so I think I could do it. It would save a vehicle that might not get saved. I've kept that picture since 1972!And no I don't belong to the Dodge Brothers Club. I belong to MTFCA and MARC. If this project really gets going, I will join the Dodge Club. AS you know, it always helps a great deal to be with a group of supportive people.Thanks you again for your help!Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_RAH Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Mike, The number you found on the cowl is the body number and is, for all practical purposes, irrelevant. The car's serial number will be found on top of the frame cross member just ahead of the front seat on the passenger's side. The engine number, found on a boss above the carb., will be approximately 50,000 higher than the serial number. For the record, as of a retroactive report dated '23, the '20 series started at S/N 359391 to 500000. The '21 series started at 500162 to 600000. and the '22 series went from 600885 to 740000. I hope this helps. Rodger "Dodger" Hartley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 Roger, I'm having trouble finding the serial number. I have located where it shouls be, but I may have to do some sanding to find it. As soon as I find it, I'll email you for help with the date.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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