1929 Dodge DA Car

1929 Dodge DA Description

Up for auction is a very nice 1929 Dodge DA which had a frame-off restoration in early 2000. The car was my father-in-law’s until he gave it to me to restore. It’s been in the family for nearly 50 years. The car has been in many local shows and always gets a lot of interest and appreciation. I am selling the car because my father-in-law, who really enjoyed driving and showing the '29 Dodge again after it was restored, is in his 80's now and is refining his focus. None of us want the Dodge to end up in a barn! The restoration was doneprofessionally and was expensive. I have many receipts and some Polaroids of the restoration project for serious inquirers. I have no false beliefs that the car will sell for what was spent to restore it. We are interested in giving the car a new good home.

The car is beautiful and solid. No rust. Overall, the car is nearly original. For example, it still uses a vacuum gas tank. One thing that is not original, is that it has a new 8 volt battery with a charger. The 8-volt battery turns the 6-volt starter better than a 6-volt battery does. The car runs very well. The totally restored interior is beautiful. It's very classy!

Here is a partial list of the restoration work:

• Front axle rebushed, new seals
• New kingpins
• Rebuilt brakes; new brake lines, rebuilt master cylinder, rebuilt brake cylinders, relined brake shoes
• Rebuilt carburetor
• Rebuilt starter for 6-volts
• Rebuilt generator
• Gas tank cleaned, lined, sandblasted and painted
• Frame wire brushed and painted
• Body sandblasted, primed and painted
• Re-chromed bumper as well as numerous other parts
• All window channels repaired, aligned and functioning
• All new interior (Very nice!)

Like with all antique cars there are a few things that would benefit from a little attention:

• The robe rail needs to be attached to the back of the front seat. (see pix)
• The windshield wiper motor should be replaced
• The car has the speedometer cable housing but needs a new speedometer cable.
• The horn works well by pressing the brass nipple in the center of the steering wheel. The horn button that covers the brass nipple is missing and needs to be replaced. (see pix)
• The white metal ring around the center of the steering wheel which adjusts the headlights is present and functions. However, the ring which surrounds the headlight ring and adjusts the throttle is missing and needs to be replaced. (see pix)
• There is a scratch on the front right fender. (see pix)

This car shows and runs beautifully. It is ready to be driven and enjoyed. Please contact me with any questions. And please, serious bidders only. The item is being sold “as is." There are “no returns." There is a $500 deposit required at the end of the auction. Full payment is required within 7 days of auction close.