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| 1917 Dodge 1917 Series | ||
| Roadster | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $785.00 | |
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 2 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 2,200lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 114 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 56 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own Vertical, L-head | |
| Displacement | 212 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 7/8 & 4 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | ||
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | ||
| Rated Horsepower | 24 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 3 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | On left side, just above the carburetor. | |
| Lubrication | Circulating splash | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Stewart | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Selective sliding gear | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 16.87 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 6.93 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 3.615 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 16.87 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Disk | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Full floating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.50 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Three quarters elliptic | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & wheel | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | External contracting on rear wheels | ||
| Front Size | Not applicable inches | ||
| Rear Size | 14 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear wheels | ||
| Size | 14 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Single | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tubular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Wood | ||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | Non-skid | ||
| Tire Size | 32 x 3 1/2 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 15 Gallons | ||
| Oil | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | |||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 95490 to 167698 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 5 | ||
| Digits 1-5: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On frame under floor board. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Restorer's Guide Chrysler Corp 1987 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| New Dodge 6 (1932) | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| The Automobile January 4 1917 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age January 4 1917 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |