austinsailor Posted July 6, 2015 Report Posted July 6, 2015 Yesterday a friend told me about a 1924 Dodge Brother's roadster for sale not far from me. Couldn't help myself, had to go look. Solid car, no rust, solid everything. Sheep metal has a few wavey spots, but nothing I can't easily make like new. Runs, drives, tight steering, brakes (both rear wheels!) good upholstry - and comes with nearly another whole car disassembled. Only problem is, the starter/generator won't start, you must bump start or use the crank for now. Even has set of new Coker's on it. How does a guy resist something like this? My wife says buy it, my insurance agent says I don't have too many yet, he'll cover it. I think I'm in trouble. 2 Quote
ledfootslim Posted July 6, 2015 Report Posted July 6, 2015 Yesterday a friend told me about a 1924 Dodge Brother's roadster for sale not far from me. Couldn't help myself, had to go look. Solid car, no rust, solid everything. Sheep metal has a few wavey spots, but nothing I can't easily make like new. Runs, drives, tight steering, brakes (both rear wheels!) good upholstry - and comes with nearly another whole car disassembled. Only problem is, the starter/generator won't start, you must bump start or use the crank for now. Even has set of new Coker's on it. How does a guy resist something like this? My wife says buy it, my insurance agent says I don't have too many yet, he'll cover it. I think I'm in trouble. IMG_0870.JPG IMG_0871.JPG IMG_0874.JPG Thats a sweet little car! Better buy it before I find out where it is! 1 Quote
RobertKB Posted July 6, 2015 Report Posted July 6, 2015 If your wife is telling you to buy it.....................BUY IT!!!! 3 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 7, 2015 Report Posted July 7, 2015 excellent find...will be quite the add to the collection... Quote
austinsailor Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Posted July 7, 2015 Planning to meet Thursday, run it, drive it and make a decision. My son has already made a spot in the shop next door for it. I was a bit concerned I wouldn't be able to do much with it until I solve the starter/generator problem, but he says it starts with one quick pull of the crank. Who needs a stinkin starter, anyway? More parts: Quote
greg g Posted July 7, 2015 Report Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) Those starterators are pretty much bomb proof. If it is spinning without a lot of noise, and charging the battery, the fault is probably in the wiring that makes the switch between using power and making it. Could also be a regulator fault. By the way that should have a 12 Volt battery. Unusual but true. These folks might be good to know if you pull the trigger. http://www.myersearlydodge.com Edited July 7, 2015 by greg g Quote
austinsailor Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Posted July 7, 2015 I ran across the 12 volt thing while researching it. I found it also needs special copper or copper impregnated brushes, not carbon. Also found a source, so lots to think about. Quote
sp15cspecial Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 Looks like a good car i say buy i t i myself am restoring a 1924 Dodge roadster at the moment . it has a slightly differrent body to that and is has a wooden framed body so i have been learning new skills Quote
austinsailor Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Posted July 9, 2015 Well, I'm getting weak! It followed me. Nice driver, not a restoration, but solid, drivetrain in good shape, brakes good. Radiator has some leaks, might have to be recored. Water pump spews water out both sides, but I have new packing which should solve that. I think the starter/generator problem is really a switch or wire problem. Came with a second restored chassis - frame, axles, brakes, rebuilt motor, tranny and rear end. No tires. And much sheet metal, unrestored, to build another. Plus extra motor blocks, gas tank and more. $5000. Did I do ok? Oh, damn, the battery was shot. 2 Quote
greg g Posted July 10, 2015 Report Posted July 10, 2015 Great you can build a Speedster and use the other one for a service vehicle. Gotta place to put them and their accouterments? Quote
austinsailor Posted July 10, 2015 Author Report Posted July 10, 2015 Well, place - now that's the big issue. A lot of house cleaning is in order. And speedster is just what we are considering. Gene Quote
RobertKB Posted July 10, 2015 Report Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) Yea! I was hoping you would! Have fun!! Edited July 10, 2015 by RobertKB Quote
Tatback Posted July 10, 2015 Report Posted July 10, 2015 Congratulations.... That is a very nice car. Quote
Silverdome Posted July 10, 2015 Report Posted July 10, 2015 Well, I'm getting weak! It followed me. Nice driver, not a restoration, but solid, drivetrain in good shape, brakes good. Radiator has some leaks, might have to be recored. Water pump spews water out both sides, but I have new packing which should solve that. I think the starter/generator problem is really a switch or wire problem. Came with a second restored chassis - frame, axles, brakes, rebuilt motor, tranny and rear end. No tires. And much sheet metal, unrestored, to build another. Plus extra motor blocks, gas tank and more. $5000. Did I do ok? Oh, damn, the battery was shot. I believe you done well. I don't think you'll lose any money should you get buyers remorse. Quote
JerseyHarold Posted July 11, 2015 Report Posted July 11, 2015 You made the right move. It's a neat car. Enjoy! Quote
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