CDN 1940 Dodge Coupe D14

[1940dodge]

New to the forum and thought I would say hello. I have always been fond of Mopars especialy the real old ones so I think I will be right at home here. I will be sure to post a pic of my car as soon as I figure out how to do so.

On a different note I have taken my steering box apart as there is way to much play on it. I have come to the conclusion that the worm gears are worn beyond limits and need replacing. Any info you can pass on with regards to your experience would be great. Most importantly I am looking for contacts as where to get parts.

Thanks for having me,

Edited May 28, 2012 by 1940dodge

[Roadkingcoupe]

1940 Canadian Dodge D14

steering tube and worm #857479

steering gear shaft and roller tube #676930

both gears should be inspected and/or replaced at the same time

[40phil41]

Welcome. You may or may not know it but there were only 2,667 of this model made in Canada. My serial number is 9,421,512. What is the serial number of your car (Pass. side front door post). Have a look at my web site at http://home.cogeco.ca/~ellispj/3b_Antique%20Cars_1940%20Dodge.html

Looking forward to photos of your car. There was a gold coloured D14 coupe sold at the Toronto auction several years ago. That car came from out west.

Phil

[1940dodge]

Thanks for the info Roadkingcoupe. I will be sure to replace them both.

40phil41

I enjoyed your website and your lifelong project. Glad you got it all done. So I looked up my serial #9498101. I guess its not a CDN car like I always thought it was. Perhaps US cars were sold right here in canada through the dealerships.

Any recommendations of where to purchase the wormgear for my dodge? I would think that the steering gear shaft and roller tube might be a challenge to find.

See attached for a picture of my coupe.

[40phil41]

Looks like yours is a Canadian car but not a D14. Based on your serial number it is a model D16. It is what is referred to as a Plymouth based Dodge. Do a search on this forum and you will find plenty of information on these cars. Nice looking car.

I do not know where you could find the steering box parts but you should try having a look at the list of suppliers in the main part of this web site at http://www.merc583.addr.com/mopar/p15pages/links.html#Anchorsuppliers

Good luck,

Phil

P.S. Where are you located?

[1940dodge]

Thanks Phil,

Already learning alot about a car that I have had for 15 years.

Always thought it was a D14.

Roland.

[40phil41]

Thanks Phil,

Already learning alot about a car that I have had for 15 years.

Always thought it was a D14.

Roland.

Roland,

There should be a plate in the engine compartment on the drivers side of the firewall giving the model number. If the engine is original then it should also be stamped on a machined pad on the engine block just above the generator location.

Phil

[Andydodge]

Roland, nice Dodge.........have attached a pic of my 1940 Dodge, yeh its rodded but its been that way since 1973 so its starting to get used to it..........lol......Oz 1940 Dodges were the same setup as your car, Dodge grille,badges & dash but Plymouth everywhere else........at least you got the proper US style bumper........anyway good to see another 40 Dodge......regards, andyd

[TodFitch]

I looked up my serial #9498101. I guess its not a CDN car like I always thought it was. Perhaps US cars were sold right here in canada through the dealerships.

From my serial number look up tool at http://www.ply33.com/Misc/vin

Serial Number 9498101

Found in range 9494721 to 9503605

Serial 3381 of 8885

Year 1940

Make Dodge

Model Code D16

Plant Windsor

Engine 6 cylinder L-head

Wheelbase 117 inches

I'm trying to get better reference material and/or someone more familiar with the Canadian vehicles to verify and extend this information (engine displacement, confirmation of wheel base, etc.).

[1940dodge]

Thanks again for the info guys.

As per the instructions, on the engine block above the generator I found the following: D16 C4241. I dont know how long that has been staring me in the face! How do you go about finding out if the engine is original to the vehicle? Is the serial # stamped on the engine as well? I did not find a plate on the firewall. Great pics Andy and a nice car.

Roland.

[40phil41]

Thanks again for the info guys.

As per the instructions, on the engine block above the generator I found the following: D16 C4241. I dont know how long that has been staring me in the face! How do you go about finding out if the engine is original to the vehicle? Is the serial # stamped on the engine as well? I did not find a plate on the firewall. Great pics Andy and a nice car.

Roland.

The fact that it does say D16 means there is a good chance that it could be original to the vehicle. No way of knowing for sure. If it was a rebuilt engine then there may be a rebuild tag over one of the welch plugs with rebuild stats. Looks like the firewall plate has been removed at some point.

Phil

[yourpc48]

Welcome to the forum. Very nice looking car.