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| ABOUT DODGE BROTHERS D-8 1938 DODGE BROTHERS D-8 1938 The 1938 Dodge Brothers (D.B.) was mildly facelifted from 1937. The new radiator grille had narrower strips down the center, with narrower horizontal bars on either side spaced to harmonize with the new, horizontal hood louvers. The headlamps were mounted on the inner aprons of the fenders. A D.B. type emblem was again used on the grill, but this would be the last time for such identification. A leaping ram hood ornament was on top of the nose of the cars. The factory offered ten body styles, with the seven-passenger sedan and a division window limousine on a lengthened wheelbase. New 1938 features were all-steel, �silent-safety� body construction with insulated roofs, rear quarters, body, cowl and door panels and adjustable seats with a lever at the drivers left hand. Standard equipment included Autolite ignition, hydraulic brakes, single windshield wipers, dual taillights, improved engine mountings, self lubricating clutch and 16 gallon fuel tank. The limousine again had a leather front seat. Velvet mohair rear seat and division window between the driver�s and the passengers� compartment. The 7-passenger sedan had a pair of folding jump seats in the passenger�s compartment. I. D. DATA Serial numbers (Detroit) starting: 3001001. Ending 30097065. (Evansville) starting: 4001001. Ending 4001625. Engine numbers starting: D-81001. Ending D-8114530. Model Body Type Seating Price Weight Prod. Total D8 2 dr. Business Coupe 2p US$808 2877 Pounds 15552 built D8 2 dr. R/s Coupe 2/4p US$858 2952 Pounds 950 built D8 2 dr. Conv. Coupe 2/4p US$960 3122 Pounds 701 built D8 2 dr. Fastback Sedan 5p US$858 2977 Pounds 999 built D8 2 dr. Trunkback Sedan 5p US$870 2957 Pounds 17282 built D8 4 dr. Fastback Sedan 5p US$898 2977 Pounds 714 built D8 4 dr. Trunkback Sedan 5p US$910 2967 Pounds 73417 built D8 2 dr. Conv. Sedan 5p US$1275 3308 Pounds 132 built (long Weelbase) D8 4 dr. Trunkback Sedan 7p US$1095 3332 Pounds 1953 built D8 4 dr. Limousine 5p US$1185 3380 Pounds 153 built (Semi-custom) D8 4 dr. Station Wagon 7p US$1028 3200 Pounds 375 built ENGINE Inline. L-head. Six. Cast Iron Block. B & S: 3-1/4 in. x 4-3/8 in. Disp.: 217.8 cu. In. C. R.: 6.5:1. Brake H. P.: 87 @ 3600 R.P.M. net H.P.: 25.35. Main Bearings: Four. Valve lifters: Solid Carb.: Stromberg 1V movel EXV-2Torque: 155 lbs.-ft.@1200 R. P. M. CHASSIS Wheel Base: 115 in. Tires: 6.00 x 16. Wheel Base: 132 in. Tires: 6.50 x 16. (extended chassis) TECHNICAL Selective sliding transmission. Speeds 3F / 1R. Floor shift controls. Single plate dry disc clutch. Hypoid rear axle. Overall ratio: 4.1:1(Sedan) 3.9:1(Coupe). Hydraulic brakes. Steelwheels. Drivetrain options: Vacuum Clutch. Over drive. OPTIONS Single sidemount (station wagon). Metal Sidemonts cover (station wagon). Fender skirts. Bumper guards. Radio Heater. Clock. Cigar lighter. Radio antenna. Seat covers. Dual windshield wipers. Sptlight(s). Whitewall tires. Chrome wheel beauty trim rings. Master grille guard. Chrome license plate fromes. Spacial paint. OSRV mirror. |
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