The thing you thought was an oil filter is the fuel pump. It uses the vacuum from the engine to pull a diaphragm up. This causes a low pressure in the container chamber which draws fuel from the tank. Gravity, spring pressure, and change of vacuum causes the diaphragm to drop allowing fuel to go down a line to the vaporizer (carb). Also the steering wheel tilts to allow a large person to get behind the wheel. there is not a lot of clearance to get in on some models.
@yawnivri I sure appreciate your expertise! These details of really old cars are unknown to me. I remember the Ford Model T relied on gravity alone to supply fuel to the carb. Interesting how engines developed! Thanks again! :) Jack
Seeing that root beer bottle reminded me of when I was a kid we used to make our own Hire's root beer from a bottle of concentrate, yeast and sugar. We made about 60 bottles for a couple of dollars. The Dodge brothers made some excellent engineered vehicles and I don't think they got the credit they deserved. There probably would not have been a Ford or Olds without them.
@cheddyrod Hey, Chester! I remember my mom telling me about the homemade soda! Yeah, Dodge had a great reputation for engineering...Ford himself was impressed! Thanks! :) Jack
@MowagW200 Hey, Dieter! Yes indeed, this was definitely a step above Ford cars of the era. I never saw that antitheft wheel before...an ingenious idea. Ford and Buick locked the steering wheel at the ignition switch, I believe, but that was at the ignition switch further down the steering column. Thanks! :) Jack
@JesseAndMike Hey, guys! So true...usually only the highly restored cars make it to the car shows..it is really cool to see a well preserved one, one that you might actually find hidden away in an old garage somewhere, underneath some old carpets! Thanks! :) Jack
@draywanda Hey, D-Ray! I know...museum pieces are fine, but cars are meant to be driven. I have a feeling that this owner will be driving the car more as it continues to be upgraded. Thanks! :) Jack
It's good when cars are found in this condition, all original and solid. Some people don't want to restore then because of losing the originality. Though the upholstery looked new to me - far too good to be original considering the weathered condition of the bodywork. I know you said it wasn't registered but since those 1917 plates looked weathered too, were they original? Doesn't the year usually refer to when the plates were issued rather than the year of the car?
@rx6180 Hey, Mick! Yeah, it is hard to believe the upholstery was never redone..but this car could have been stored over long periods of time. You are correct about the license plate..it really just stands for the year of registration..and would be current for just one year. Up until World War 2, most states sent a new registration plate, new number each year. The depression changed that somewhat with metal scarcity. Owners choose the registration that matches the year of the car often :)
@1DRock37167 Hey, Daryl! Yes indeed...it does remind me of that truck!! I can still see the entire Clampett entourage riding in it coming to Beverly Hills in search for their mansion with the "cement pond"! Miss Hathaway usually drove a nice Chrysler Corporation car as I remember it..I think usually Dodges! Thanks for the memories! :D Jack
@mi777ke777 Very true, Mike...there are not many people around who would remember that car being sold new! In this case, the car outlived the people! Thanks! :) Jack
@Sarcasticscum Yeah, Nathan....rust is the culprit here! The metal is very heavy gauge...a car like this really needs inside, dry storage to keep the rust at bay. Thanks! :) Jack
Great car...I've heard the Dodge Brothers cars were very popular back in the day and they were known for being very durable and reliable. I'd rather drive this than a brand new Kia, that's for sure.
@dodge09challenger Hey, Brian! From what I heard, Henry Ford very much looked up to the Dodge Brothers..they worked supplying automotive parts for him before they decided to strike out on their own. You are right about the reputation for reliability and durability! Thanks! : ) Jack
@Bocist Yeah, I don't get the opportunity to see cars of this vintage unrestored but yet driveable. It was trailered to the meet, but driven to its spot. Thanks! :) Jack
@CVRealMan Hey, Byron! Not sure, but I do know that root beer was very popular at the time...in fact some people made birch beer, root beer and sasparilla at home.
Little did they know that it would be the beginnings of a huge industry! Thanks! :) Jack
The thing you thought was an oil filter is the fuel pump. It uses the vacuum from the engine to pull a diaphragm up. This causes a low pressure in the container chamber which draws fuel from the tank. Gravity, spring pressure, and change of vacuum causes the diaphragm to drop allowing fuel to go down a line to the vaporizer (carb). Also the steering wheel tilts to allow a large person to get behind the wheel. there is not a lot of clearance to get in on some models.
yawnivri 1 year ago
@yawnivri I sure appreciate your expertise! These details of really old cars are unknown to me. I remember the Ford Model T relied on gravity alone to supply fuel to the carb. Interesting how engines developed! Thanks again! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Seeing that root beer bottle reminded me of when I was a kid we used to make our own Hire's root beer from a bottle of concentrate, yeast and sugar. We made about 60 bottles for a couple of dollars. The Dodge brothers made some excellent engineered vehicles and I don't think they got the credit they deserved. There probably would not have been a Ford or Olds without them.
cheddyrod 1 year ago
@cheddyrod Hey, Chester! I remember my mom telling me about the homemade soda! Yeah, Dodge had a great reputation for engineering...Ford himself was impressed! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
That is cool
makaveli087 1 year ago
@makaveli087 Hey Rob! Glad you like! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
What a wonderful car! Incredible good condition for an original state. The theft guard is great. Thank you very much for showing it to us.
Kind regards
Dieter
MowagW200 1 year ago
@MowagW200 Hey, Dieter! Yes indeed, this was definitely a step above Ford cars of the era. I never saw that antitheft wheel before...an ingenious idea. Ford and Buick locked the steering wheel at the ignition switch, I believe, but that was at the ignition switch further down the steering column. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Dont see very many of these in non restored condition, mostly just see them restored. Kinda cool to see if before it's made perfect :D
JesseAndMike 1 year ago
@JesseAndMike Hey, guys! So true...usually only the highly restored cars make it to the car shows..it is really cool to see a well preserved one, one that you might actually find hidden away in an old garage somewhere, underneath some old carpets! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Very Nice!!
fossil2516 1 year ago
Pretty rare to find an old example non-molested like that. It belongs in a museum.
But for me, the temptation to drive it would be too great!
D-Ray
draywanda 1 year ago
@draywanda Hey, D-Ray! I know...museum pieces are fine, but cars are meant to be driven. I have a feeling that this owner will be driving the car more as it continues to be upgraded. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
It's good when cars are found in this condition, all original and solid. Some people don't want to restore then because of losing the originality. Though the upholstery looked new to me - far too good to be original considering the weathered condition of the bodywork. I know you said it wasn't registered but since those 1917 plates looked weathered too, were they original? Doesn't the year usually refer to when the plates were issued rather than the year of the car?
rx6180 1 year ago
@rx6180 Hey, Mick! Yeah, it is hard to believe the upholstery was never redone..but this car could have been stored over long periods of time. You are correct about the license plate..it really just stands for the year of registration..and would be current for just one year. Up until World War 2, most states sent a new registration plate, new number each year. The depression changed that somewhat with metal scarcity. Owners choose the registration that matches the year of the car often :)
raconter1 1 year ago
Sweet
TheKlessa 1 year ago
@TheKlessa Thanks, Ormur! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
nice
Ls3guy 1 year ago
@Ls3guy Thanks! I appreciate! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Jack great to see you back!
Crewctlvr 1 year ago
@Crewctlvr Hey, Chuck! Nice to be back! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
This is reminiscant of The Beverly Hillbillies truck. What a great car! Thanks for sharing with us Jack:-)
1DRock37167 1 year ago
@1DRock37167 Hey, Daryl! Yes indeed...it does remind me of that truck!! I can still see the entire Clampett entourage riding in it coming to Beverly Hills in search for their mansion with the "cement pond"! Miss Hathaway usually drove a nice Chrysler Corporation car as I remember it..I think usually Dodges! Thanks for the memories! :D Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
cool. imagine everything that car has seen....
mi777ke777 1 year ago
@mi777ke777 Very true, Mike...there are not many people around who would remember that car being sold new! In this case, the car outlived the people! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Very cool!! Must have been somewhat hectic trying to keep it in good shape after all of these years...
Sarcasticscum 1 year ago
@Sarcasticscum Yeah, Nathan....rust is the culprit here! The metal is very heavy gauge...a car like this really needs inside, dry storage to keep the rust at bay. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Great car...I've heard the Dodge Brothers cars were very popular back in the day and they were known for being very durable and reliable. I'd rather drive this than a brand new Kia, that's for sure.
dodge09challenger 1 year ago
@dodge09challenger Hey, Brian! From what I heard, Henry Ford very much looked up to the Dodge Brothers..they worked supplying automotive parts for him before they decided to strike out on their own. You are right about the reputation for reliability and durability! Thanks! : ) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
That was interesting
Bocist 1 year ago
@Bocist Yeah, I don't get the opportunity to see cars of this vintage unrestored but yet driveable. It was trailered to the meet, but driven to its spot. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
the root beer bottle original? :P
CVRealMan 1 year ago
@CVRealMan Hey, Byron! Not sure, but I do know that root beer was very popular at the time...in fact some people made birch beer, root beer and sasparilla at home.
Little did they know that it would be the beginnings of a huge industry! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago