looking for 1930-31 Dodge DG Roadster information

[Pajarito_Loco]

I´m helping a friend searching information on the web.
Any kind of information will be helpfull.

Thank you in advance.

[Oldcar_Mechanic]

All I could find was that the DG was buuilt in 1931.

Dodge - Series DG - Eight: The new DG models entered production in Jan, 1931 as a true 1931 series. The line was initially made up of four eight cylinder cars. Appearance characteristics included a wider radiator, lever operated radiator shutters, twin cowl ventilators, new instrument panel (made of Mahogany) and a swinging windshield. These cars were the first to use the Rocky Mountain Ram as a hood ornament. Equipment features included Delco-Remy ignition, hydraulic brakes, double drop frame, downdraft Stromberg carburetor, rubber mounted motor suspension, three spoke steering wheel, adjustable seats and five wire spoke wheels.

Serial numbers 4508001 - 4517521
Engine numbers DG1003 - DG11086

DG 2 dr. roadster was 2 and 4 passengers
Price $ 1095.00
Production 64
( looks like a rare one)

Engine: Inline L-Head Eight
Cast Iron Block
Bore 3"
Stroke 4-1/4 "
Displacement 240.3 C.I.
Compression ratio 5.2:1
Brake H.P. 84 @ 3400 R.P.M. Net H.P. 28.8
Main bearings - 5, Solid Lifters, Stromberg IV model DXC - 3
Torque - 158 Ft. Lbs. @ 1400 R.P.M.

Chasis: Wheelbase - 118-1/4 Tires: 18 X 5.50
Selective sliding transmission: 3 Forward/1 reverse, floor shift, Conventional clutch, Semi-Floating rear axle. 4.6:1 to 4.3:1. Hydraulic brakes, Wood spoke or wire spoke wheels.

Options: Front bumper, Rear bumper, Spare tire, Dual sidemounts, Leather sidemount covers, Metal sidemount covers, Wire wheels, Disc wheels (Taxi), Radio, Heater, Clock, Cigar lighter, Radio antenna, Trunk rack, Touring trunk, Spotlights, Cowl lamps, Trumpet horns, Wind wings, Trunk cover, Tripple lights, Outside rearview mirror and special paint.

Price guide guesses at $5500.00 number 5 condition to $22000.00 number one.
1985 American Cars 1805 - 1942 publication

Sounds like a pretty nice ride
Ron

[Pajarito_Loco]

Thanks!

Production: 64???? :eek:
It seems that it would be an exclusive one after restored...


You can see his other car... :cool:
http://www.classiccar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3329&page=1&pp=10

[fordguy169]

i have a dg in pretty good shape needs lots of restoration and i have no clue what is worth i pulled it out of the bushes and it has just been sitting around and now i am wanting to sell it if u know anyone who wants one please let me know all glass and lights are good very little rust

[Pajarito_Loco]

well, he´s needing any technical data to restore it.

actually we are looking for an assembly manual, diagram, explanation, etc of the 8 cyl engine.

[Oldcar_Mechanic]

Fordguy,

Any pictures of the car? I may be interested if you would care to send the information to me.

Thanks
Ron