shaggyman Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 I believe I have a 1940 dodge d-14 but I am not sure and could use some help in figuring out what I really have here the serial number is 4401680. Quote
40phil41 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 Based upon the front nose/grille, the trunk latch and the tail lights, that is a 1940 Dodge. Have a closer look at the serial number, it should start with a 9. Also, there should be a plaque on the drivers side of the cowl in the engine compartment which gives the model number (e.g. D14). What are your plans for this car? Phil Quote
shaggyman Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Posted July 25, 2008 I plan on building a hot rod out of it and taking it to local car shows. Quote
shaggyman Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Posted July 25, 2008 If anyone has pictures of thier 1940 dodge i would love to see them. I am not sure just how I am going to do mine. I need all the ideas I can get so I welcome all that you guys have. Quote
40phil41 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 Can't resist a request to post photos of my '40. It's a D14 4 dr. sedan. Note that the coupes do not have the stainless strip around the trunk like the sedans. If you search via Google for '1940 Dodge photos' you'll find lots of photos, both original and rodded. Keep us updated on your progress. Phil Quote
shaggyman Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Posted July 25, 2008 I love the car looks great. I was wondering is there any car clubs out there for 1930's and 40's dodges like mine. Keep post the pics. love to see what others have done. Quote
dezeldoc Posted July 26, 2008 Report Posted July 26, 2008 A guy down the street from me has a 40 4dr and it is pretty complete but not running and has a few dents. I stoped by the other day to see what he wanted and he said 4950.00 I thought it sounded a little high, what do you guys think? Quote
NatesSedan Posted July 26, 2008 Report Posted July 26, 2008 Shaggy welcome to the forum. Looks like a weedwacker and a paint job will fix her right up. Phil...I never tire of seeing pics of your car. Dezeldoc... it really depends on what kind of shape its in. I have seen coupes for less than that though. Quote
Rodney Bullock Posted July 26, 2008 Report Posted July 26, 2008 phil, I am so glad you show pic's of your car. I never get tired seeing fine work. To the new guy, welcome to the forum, thta car looked like mine when I first got it. Quote
Andydodge Posted July 26, 2008 Report Posted July 26, 2008 Heres a pic of my Australian 40 Dodge sedan & Sth African 41 Plymouth Coupe........andyd Quote
40phil41 Posted July 26, 2008 Report Posted July 26, 2008 Thanks for the comments on my '40. I can assure you that the photos make it look much better than it really is. Still, it has come a long way from the field I dragged it out of in 1968 (yes it is the very same car). Oh, and as an aside, it is not an entirely 'stock' car Quote
shaggyman Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Posted July 26, 2008 I love this site you guys are so helpful. I enjoy seeing pictures of everyones cars and hope to be starting on my car soon and will add pics as we get her back on the road. I just wanted to let you guys know I bought her for $200 dollars. Quote
Niel Hoback Posted July 26, 2008 Report Posted July 26, 2008 Congratulations Shaggyman on making a good deal. keep us up on your progress. Maybe I will get inspired to do something about mine. Quote
Rodney Bullock Posted July 26, 2008 Report Posted July 26, 2008 Wow, 200.00 great price, I sent 350.00 and I know I was robbed:mad: however I enjoy it now. Quote
B-Watson Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 I believe I have a 1940 dodge d-14 but I am not sure and could use some help in figuring out what I really have here the serial number is 4401680. You have a 1940 Dodge D17, not D14. American-built D14 models ran from 30 216 001 to 30 342 333, while the lower-priced D17 models ran from 4 349 001 to 4 415 505. The Canadian-built Chryco products had a tag with Model No, Body No, Paint and Trim. American models did not have that tag, but most had a body number tag, in particular Briggs bodies. (Most of Dodge, DeSoto and Chrysler bodies were built by Chrysler and not Briggs. In Canada all bodies were built by Chrysler of Canada.) Bill Vancouver, BC Quote
40phil41 Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 Bill, That's great info. Thanks for posting. I wasn't aware that the American models didn't have the model no. tag on the firewall. And, of course I was referring to the Canadian cars when I noted above that the serial numbers started with a 9. (e.g. the Canadian made model D14's start from 9,420,231 whereas, as you state, the American D14's start at 30,216,001). Phil Quote
mackster Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 I love this site you guys are so helpful. I enjoy seeing pictures of everyones cars and hope to be starting on my car soon and will add pics as we get her back on the road. I just wanted to let you guys know I bought her for $200 dollars. welcome aboard shaggyman, can you fill your profile so we can see all the time were you are from and what you have..that way it may be easier to get help and we all who we are talking to. .......40phil Nice pictures of your beautiful car!!! MK! Quote
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