1917 Dodge Other

325hp 327

Automatic

Clear

I'm listing this car for my best friend, Kevin. It's located in Northern California, just outside Chico - which is 90 miles north of Sacramento. The following is from him. The Car 1917 Dodge Brothers steel body construction Hot Rod/Rat Rod. My very conservative scientist/engineer father bought this car in 1995 or so and drove it very seldom. It was a completely unexpected thing for him to do -- and I suspect it was his version of a later-midlife extravagance - sort of a Walter Mitty toy. Mileage is unknown -- but I do know my dad drove it so seldom and given its tight feel, clean running condition, and abundant power I cannot imagine that it has many miles on it. Seriously. If it has 15,000 on it, I would be amazed. eBay requires that you put something in the mileage field, so I've put that, but again - I couldn't remotely prove it. And, that'd be miles from restoration - obviously I have no idea how many miles the car did before it became a T Bucket. He gave it to me a few years ago, but it's not really my thing. I've had some fun with it on summer drives and now wish to sell it to buy property. It's a Rat Rod cosmetically, but that doesn't mean you have to suffer physically. I just replaced the old rear leaf spring assembly with an airbag suspension which made an enormous improvement in the ride quality. I also have a canopy top that goes with the car. It's a blast to drive and has good manners on the road. Come check it out. The Details • The car runs and drives beautifully • Body is exceptionally solid • NO rust or other structural compromises • Steel doors work flawlessly • Hidden hinges in 1917 were unheard of on a factory automobile, though this has them • PPG semi-flat black paint • Custom aluminum dash • Kirkey aluminum racing seats modified to copy bomber seats • Aluminum dragster-style gas tank • Air bagged rear suspension • Chrome leaf-on-beam front suspension • Olds rear end -- I'm not sure what ratio • Brand new custom made steel wheels from Wheel Vintiques • Brand new BF Goodrich tires front, (195/60-15), and rear, (255/60-15). • Included are spare Centerline wheels shod with 135 SR-15 front and 31/16.5-15 Mickey Thompsons rear • Engine is said to be a 325 HP 327 with three Rochester 2-Jet carbs with progressive throttle linkage • Vintage Offenhauser aluminum intake • Engine is backed by a Powerglide transmission Putting Rubber to the Road Those Rochester carbs sit on top of a beautiful vintage Offenhauser aluminum intake - the setup works beautifully. In my experience, mashing the throttle far enough to open the third carb is an invitation to wet yourself. Seriously. The engine runs wonderfully; burns no oil. It's a well used and tired phrase, but in this case it's true: drive it anywhere. I have the cam spec sheet but without getting into the really technical stuff, it's a mild grind which gives you a very gentle, loping idle. The cooling system is well sorted, the engine runs cool even in 100 degree weather, which we see a lot of here in the California Central Valley. What's left. Really, just some little stuff. The last work needed on this car is some wiring. I just installed new headlights and have not wired them into the harness. Also the speedo is not working and gauges need to be hooked up. Drop me an email - if you want me to call you back, include a phone number and the best times to call. I won't ship the car (though you can arrange it if you'd like), help you cash any Nigerian checks, take trades, etc. Apparent spammers will be ignored. If you have less than 10 positive feedback ratings, please contact me before bidding. A non-refundable Paypal deposit of $500 is required within 24 hours of auction close or the auction will be cancelled an the car re-listed. I'll consider offers, but not crazy low-ball offers. It's an old car and, clearly, all of the above should be read with that knowledge. You'll need to arrange for full payment and pick up of the car within 7 days of the close of the auction. International buyers - I worked with a great guy from Australia last year when I sold my 1971 Chevy pickup. He was a great guy and did all the work - that was fine. Plan on doing all the logistics yourself - I'll be here when they pick up the car, but that's it. 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On Mar-09-13 at 09:12:04 PST, seller added the following information: Kevin tells me that I've forgotten to mention that the motor is said to have Fuelie Heads. Sorry Kev!