Vehicle Description
1927 Dodge Brothers Flatbed Truck
During the early 1900s, the name Dodge became a household name
among consumers in our American culture. The Dodge Brothers, John
and Horace were born in Niles, Michigan. They were great pioneers
and helped put America on wheels during the early days of
automotive manufacturing. The brothers established a small machine
shop on Beaubien Street in Detroit in 1900, when the city was
growing and the industrial minds and workforce came together to
create the automotive capital of the world. Later, they would move
their shop to a new location at Hastings Street and Monroe
employing 200 men. Unfortunately, both brothers died within months
of each other in 1920, John from pneumonia in New York City and
Horace from influenza. Without the founders, the company was not
able to duplicate its success, and financial advisors recommended
that the Dodge Brothers' widows sell their interests in the company
in 1925. Three years later, Walter P. Chrysler purchased Dodge for
$170 million. He later said, "buying Dodge was one of the soundest
acts of my life. I say sincerely that nothing we have done for the
organization compares with that transaction."
For consignment, a flatbed truck built by the Dodge Brothers from
1927. This truck comes to us in unrestored form with a black steel
front with little rust, and a wood framed bed, and no passenger
compartment. Truly a blank canvas barn find, ready for the plucking
from the Hallowed Halls of Classic Auto Mall.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Exterior
Fairly straight steel panels in black make up the front end of this
truck. A cowled hood with louvered sides resides just aft of the
large round headlamps and silver grille corral. Curvaceous fenders
flank the corral and radiator and gently sweep down to textured
running boards. The remainder of the body includes the black steel
cowl and partial vertical windshield frame. All else has been
removed, allowing us to view the wood planks mounted across the
black steel frame and partially finished particle board bed floor.
21-inch wooden spoke wheels are all around.
Interior
There isn't much to say here, as the interior and cab are gone, so
let's just give the facts. The original black steel dash is present
and fairly intact holding a few of the factory Dodge Brothers
gauges. A few round openings are noted in this dash, most likely
for other gauges, pulls, and knobs. The factory steering column
rises from the exposed inner workings under the dash and is topped
with silver 4 metal spokes that once held the steering wheel rim.
The clutch and brake pedals are still intact and the long armed
shifter rises from the exposed transmission.
Drivetrain
A 212ci L-headed 4-cylinder engine, gas powered, sits in an
unrestored engine bay. We note the hoses, belts, wires, intake
manifold and carburetor, and exhaust manifold have been removed and
are missing. A 3-speed manual transmission is on back.
Undercarriage
With the body and bed mostly removed we can cast our eyes on the
solid steel factory frame and crossmembers. Leaf springs are on for
the front and rear and the rear is equipped with mechanical drum
brakes.
A blank canvas example of the Dodge Brothers truck initially built
close to the end of the company's life. An unusual setup as it
sits, rust free and here for the collection. Let your imagination
run wild with this one, but I see a wild build in someone's
future!
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
