1925 Dodge Coupe a.k.a. "Big Dodge"

[Donald]

lol awsome name, better then what i might name my car and it dose blend in good. great car your not going to cop it are you?

 

[24dodge]

I think you should incorperate Leo`s "eye flames" onto the car some how......

 

[bob w]

24dodge, I really like your suggestion. If I ever get the steering installed, I'll concentrate on a way to do what you suggested.

 

[bob w]

Well, 24dodge, I took your suggestion of incorporating Leo's eye flames into the car. I went to my car art guru Kathy Weeks and she mad a sticker that I put on an aluminum disc and mounted it to the steering wheel. I hope Leo doesn't mind looking at himself when he's driving! Go back to Page 5 of this build for the photo Kathy used when creating the sticker. I'm really impressed with her work.

 

[24dodge]

that looks great in there Bob.......

 

[bob w]

I took Big Dodge for a 100 yard drive a week ago. The Toyota FJ steering box (eBay item) was junk. Must have been under water. Leo had bought a reversed Corvair (iron) box so I installed that. No more cowl steering. The new steering works quite well. Only problem is a wide turning raduis because I didn't bend the steering arms for more dropped axle clearance. It should be ok though. It's been around the block a few times. Leo drove it and seemed quite pleased that it was finally driveable. It looks really good from this distance!

 

[bob w]

Moving in a little closer, it still looks pretty good. Next task is door bumpers. They rattle like crazy on bumps.

 

[Gastrick]

The car does look really good in those pics Bob.

 

[bob w]

I'll drive it to the gas station tomorrow and see how it does at highway speeds. If you don't see any more posts from me, you'll know we crashed and burned!

 

[bob w]

Coming at ya! It has about a 122" wheelbase and seems to ride quite nice.

 

[Bonehead]

Sure does look good. When you get tired of the front wheels send them to me.

 

[bob w]

Going away, the big Hoosiers stand out. I'm going to put the Hurst slicks from my International on it just to see what it looks like. I post a pic in a few days to see what RRR member thinks of each wheel/tire arrangement.

 

[Tripper]

Great job!!!

Bob,
Man... that car really looks great! Outta be a blast to dive around & will get *plenty* of attention!!! Great job & great tribute! I love the current wheel combo!!!

BoB

 

[24dodge]

looks like all the snow banks have finally melted ! I like the car with those big meats on there.....

 

[22dodge]

Awesome Build...

Bob, what an awesome build.
I finally got a chance to read the whole build thread (slow day in Russia).
Car looks awesome, and your buddy is quite a character.
Hope he gets to enjoy the car for awhile.. '22

 

[bob w]

Thanks for the kind remarks everyone. It's an honor and a great pleasure to be a part of RRR. Today I drove it on the highway (50mph) for the first time. Except for lots of rattles, it rode and handled well. My Wednesday lunch buddies even liked it, and they're a tough bunch! The off-idle flat spot even seems to be going away without any super tuning by me. I realized I haven't put any mirrors on it when I was looking around for cops!

 

[chopper tom]

Man !, that thing looks sweet bob!!! I believe thats the first time that i've seen a dodge like that.

 

[Unkl Ian]

NICE looking car.

Love the Hoosiers,but I think you have them swapped side for the.
The tread pattern is "supposed" to go the other way.

 

[bob w]

Unk, There's no arrows the tires to guide this old man. You are no doubt right, like tractor tires, eh?

 

[Unkl Ian]

Basically.

If you bolt them on the other side,"problem" solved.