Vehicle Description
1947 Dodge Deluxe D-24 Sedan
Some features were never duplicated by others in Detroit. Take, for
example, Fluid Drive. Starting in 1939, vehicles so equipped had a
standard three-speed manual transmission and clutch, but also had a
fluid coupling torque converter in lieu of a conventional flywheel;
there was no direct connection between the engine and the
driveshaft. The only moving parts were two finned and bowl-shaped
steel shells...one attached to the crankshaft, acting as an
impeller, while the other attached to the driveshaft. The two parts
were submerged in a couple of gallons of low-viscosity oil and
never touched. The practical effect was that, once you got going,
you could drive without a clutch, even after stopping for a traffic
light; a light touch on the brake while stationary and pointed
uphill was enough to keep from rolling backward.
For consignment and your enjoyment, a barn find of more big Detroit
1940's build 'em like a brick s%%t house iron road monsters in the
embodiment of a 1947 Dodge Deluxe D-24. She's rustic, rough and
tumble, big and bold, has had the vast majority of the mechanicals
gone through and repaired as needed and is awaiting a good hand to
bring her back to the large and in charge floating glory she once
was. Imagine rolling up in one of these beauties, and this one an
open pallet to do with what you want.
Exterior
This faded and possibly original Windward Green dipped 4 door sedan
shows with a mix of surface rust and notable invasive rust on the
lower extremities of the body panels. The body follows the typical
design of the times with bulbous integrated fenders, some chrome
trimmings running the gamut, and overall rounded aerodynamic
design. The trimmingsare dimpled and some are in rusted condition
but all pieces appear to be present and accounted for. Red oxide
painted 16-inch steel wheels with deeply treaded snow tires are on
all 4 corners, and a large egg crate grille spans across the bow of
this car. Plenty of trim spears are seen, as one is on the center
of the hood running towards the windshield and another is on the
side of the hood running rearward on the belt line to the mid rear
quarter, and 2 short ones running above the front wheel wells and
ending mid fender. A chromed rocker trim is seen, and this has a
very thin fender seam trim running the gamut on the rear quarter. A
nicely curved back of this car curves gracefully downward, but also
rounds off just a bit side to side, as it morphs into the rear
trunk lid.
Interior
Cracking open the doors we see Art Deco inspired door panels with
plaid striped broadcloth for 2/3 of the panel and wide horizontal
stitched plain broadcloth for the remaining lower. A steel faux
wood painted sill and glass surround tops all of this off. Inside
gray juting material seat covers hides the front seating and in the
rear is a soiled and stained tan striped tan broadcloth seat
showing as dual benches front and rear. More Art Deco inspired
design is picked up for the dash which has painted faux woodgrain
intermixed with vertical ribbed chromed panels which house square
gauges, a round speedometer, and a central speaker and clock with
plenty of brown bakelite buttons below. The original steering wheel
is fronting this dash and contains its massive center horn ring and
bakelite surrounding ring, all in need of restoration. The remnants
of the cloth headliner is above, and floors are covered in ribbed
rubber mats overtop of rusted flooring.
Drivetrain
A non-original 230ci Inline 6-cylinder is present and peppered with
surface rust. This mill has been gone through and now is running
smooth as silk thanks to a multitude of repairs andmaintenance.
There is a 1-barrel carburetor attached, and a 3-speed
semi-automatic Fluid Drive is on the back. The rear axle is driven
by 4.10 gears.
Undercarriage
Independent coil springs and leaf springs are the suspension which
are attached to a heavily surface rusted frame and overall
undercarriage. Even though there is an abundance of rusted
surfaces, overall things remain solid with the exception of the
inner rockers and passenger's floor pan, with both having heavy
invasive rust. There is plenty of surface rust, grease, and
accumulated road dirt for this undercarriage. Redone drum brakes
are seen on all 4 corners and a like new single exhaust system
efficiently handles the exhale.
Drive-Ability
A turn of the key and press of a button and the flat 6 came to life
and settled into a near inaudible idle. The car performed on par
with cars of its era and all functions save for the clock were
working at the time of my test drive.
The definition of a barn find plus, a massive car with big metal
and miles of chrome. It will need a total redux but restored
examples of these cars are simply beautiful and show off the
excesses of the era for sure. Float on down the highway with this
one.
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.
