Note: this Dodge Phaeton is now on permanent display at Owls Head Transportation Museum, Owls Head, Maine.
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Frame front condition on arrival to our shop.Frame front view after sandblasting, priming and finish painting.Frame right side view after sandblasting, priming and finish painting.Frame left side view after sandblasting, priming and finish painting.Body tub, left side quarter view – before.Body tub left side, doors closed – before.Body tub left side, doors open – after filling, sanding and priming.Body tub, left side quarter view – after filling, sanding and priming.Firewall view, before.Firewall view after filling, sanding and priming.Interior view – before.Interior view – after filling, sanding and priming.Front left door inside panel detail after filling, sanding and priming, showing hardware holes.Front door detail after filling, sanding and priming, showing hardware holes.Front left door jamb detail after filling, sanding and priming, showing hardware holes.Custom manufactured door latches.Custom manufactured door latches.Custom manufactured door latches.Custom manufactured door latches.Custom manufactured door latches.Six-cylinder Dodge Phaeton motor repainted – front quarter view..1932 dodge Phaeton six-cylinder motor repainted – side view.Fenders and exterior body parts primed.Fenders and exterior body parts primed.Fenders and exterior body parts primed.Finish coat drying in paint booth.Finish coat drying in paint booth.Completed body parts waiting for final assembly to body tub.Completed body parts waiting for final assembly to body tub.Completed body parts waiting for final assembly to body tub.Completed body parts waiting for final assembly to body tub.Completed body parts waiting for final assembly to body tub.Completed body parts waiting for final assembly to body tub.Rear valence panel – before.Rear valence panel – before.Rear valence panel – after.Rear valence panel – after.Fabricating templates for soft top bows.Fabricating templates for soft top bows.Checking installed bows for fit.Checking installed bows for fit.Checking installed bows for fit.Checking installed bows for operation.Checking installed bows for operation.Checking installed bows for operation.Checking installed bows for operation.Checking installed bowss for operation.Checking installed bows for operation.Checking installed bows for operation.Checking installed bows for operation.Engine mated to frame.Starting to connect lines and linkages.Ignition, fuel line and linkages installed.Rear differential and drive shaft connected. Fuel tank installed and connected.Firewall finish painted.Reworking the steering arm.Tub ready for mounting on chassis.Left front body tub in tack and trim room with fitted doors and red trim stripe.Left rear body tub with installed fuel tank and rear valence.Right side body tub with valence and fuel tank.Left side engine room.Right side engine room.Assorted chromed parts awaiting installation in tack and trim room.Assorted chromed parts awaiting installation in tack and trim room.Right rear brake assembly details.Right front brake details.Left side installed engine detail.Interior of partially finished body tub in tack and trim room. Doors fitted and rough dash assembly.Closeup of engine and trasmission mounting.Steering, floor shift and wooden floor boards added.Windshield stanchions after rework. Windshield stanchions after rework. Note brazing build-up. Windshield stanchions done and awaiting rechrome. Chrome radiator mounted.Running boards installed. Note burgundy body panels fore and aft.Lots of small pieces chromed, polished and ready to install.Finished rear body panels showing tank and valence.Detail of wooden floor boards.Finished front body work awaiting hood and headlight crossbar installation.Detail of windshield stanchions.Rear quarter view showing tail light and spare tire mount. Note burgundy body panels. Rear quarter view showing spare tire mount. And now with bumper added. Detail of radiator bottom with 6 cylinder emblem. Detail of Dodge Brothers emblem on radiator top.Headlight crossbar and front bumper rechromed and installed. Restored gauge cluster. Note zero mileage on on odometer!Gear shift knob and linkage.Upholstery tack rails awaiting upholstery work.Finished canvas top frames and chromed storage bracket.New wooden canvas top bows.Old part and newly machined part for windshield stanchions.Detail of tail light with Dodge emblem.Rear quarter view with bumper added.New canvas top bows trial fitted and ready for final finish.Soft top roof bows finished and ready for soft top installation.Doug gets ready to bring her back inside the shop.Rear view of two tone body paint, spare tire bracket and chromed bumpers.Right rear quarter view showing finished soft top bows and red trim stripe. Right side view showing burgundy body, black trim and red trim stripe.Chromed windshield stanchions and frame with glass installed. Front view showing windshield and chromed stanchions and frameDodge Brothers wing emblemSix cylinder engine emblem.Left front quarter view showing original burgundy body and black trim paint schemeRight side bracket for holding top when downRight side cowl vents showing burgundy body and black fendersLights offHigh beamsLow beamsRight side engine room.Right side engine roomLeft side engine roomLeft side engine roomCut and shape cardboard panels prior to upholstering.Door and side panels cut to fit before retaining clips are installed. Forward kick panels cut and fitted for side vent.Rear seat fitted against the panel.Rear seat fitted with canvas to ensure seat springs don’t push through.Rear seat and panel fitted after upholstery is finished. Passenger side complete.Front seat completed and ready for installation.Back of rear seat.Rear of top bow padded prior to fitting canvas top. Forward bow padded prior to installing canvas top.Rear canvas being fitted.Front canvas fitting taking shape.New canvas top, as it meets the windshield. Hemmed with the proper beading as per the original.Side view of top as it meets the bows. Notice the side curtains just being fitted.Rear view with glass window and “lift a dot” fasteners.Front view showing full width.Interior view showing front and rear seat upholstered and installed.Rear carpet installed and foot rail is being fitted up. Pilot tool used as to check bolt hole alignment. Door panel being installed with door pockets.Detail view of rear seat cushion and side panel stitching. View without side curtains.Side curtains now in place.Ready for customer pickup.On the way to Owl’s Head Transportation Museum On the way to Owl’s Head Transportation Museum On the way to Owl’s Head Transportation Museum On the way to Owl’s Head Transportation Museum On the way to Owl’s Head Transportation Museum
Hi, I have a 1931 DG8 Phaeton and in the process of restoring the same.I think that the cars are more or less similar except their engines (mine has 8cyl) and the instrument cluster ( 4 in the middle ).
Though my car was incomplete and am in the process of restoring the same but am still hunting for some parts – unfortunately a lot of parts were not with the caradi keep buying the off ebay as and when possible.
another set backis that i am in India and the parts and the expertise is awful hard to comeby.
I do wish you the very best and shall be gerateful if you could post pic regularly.
Thanks for your post! We will be adding new pictures as we complete more of the work, and welcome your comments. The slide show is pretty much up to date on the work we have completed so far, but if you have a request for an image of something else we will try to accomodate that if we can. Also, we would be very happy to provide help finding parts, and would like to see pictures of your project as well. Please send jpg or other commom format images to us at: englishautoweb@gmail.com. You can send a total of 10MB of attached images per post (gmail limit), but can send us as many posts as you like.
If you have specific questions about parts you may also contact Doug Latham directly at: englishauto@localnet.com, but please do not send images to that address. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Hi Chuck,
Thanks for your prompt reply. I shall be sending you the pictures of my car and a list of some parts that I am looking for, but in the meantime if you go on eBay(1931 Dodge) you can come across some part like hubcaps or door handles etc on regular basis.
Shall be making a list of what I require and mailing the same to you soon along with the pictures
Sorry it’s been nearly a year since I was in touch with you but I was out of the country and very occupied , in fact I did try to locat the website in between but ‘ it was under upgrade or construction.’
I am now back in India and was lucky enough to again come across the website fully operational.
I just went thorugh the picture of your project and and very happy to see the progress , including the costom latch etc – great job.
Chuck I am now again workin on my car and was hoping to get as much help from you as possible.I do need the parts listed below to complete my car
1). All four door latches.( if they could be coustom built)
2). The windscreen stantion ( left and right- if possible to coustom built)
3). Cowl lights ( or pictures thereof)
4). Hood bars ( or the dimentions thereof).
Please note that I am in India ( buy a lot parts on eBay.com)and there were possibly only three Dodge phaeton that every came here so would greatly appreciate all the help from fellow enthusiast to help restore my car.
I shall try and load the pictures of my project if possible shortly.
Looking forward to a positive feedback form your end
Glad to hear from you again. I will forward your inquiry on to Doug Latham. Check out the custom latches we had built for the 32 Dodge. Doug can give you a price or more info on them.
Hi , just checked out the Dodge – seems to be coming along great . Looks wonderful. Lots of hardworking and patience seem to have gone into it. Awesome car.
Seems to the one of the last few 1931 DG. Keep up the great work
EnglishAutoUSA 
Mar 03, 2012 @ 05:31:35
Hi, I have a 1931 DG8 Phaeton and in the process of restoring the same.I think that the cars are more or less similar except their engines (mine has 8cyl) and the instrument cluster ( 4 in the middle ).
Though my car was incomplete and am in the process of restoring the same but am still hunting for some parts – unfortunately a lot of parts were not with the caradi keep buying the off ebay as and when possible.
another set backis that i am in India and the parts and the expertise is awful hard to comeby.
I do wish you the very best and shall be gerateful if you could post pic regularly.
Regards
Harsh Patel
India
Mar 11, 2012 @ 11:25:24
Harsh,
Thanks for your post! We will be adding new pictures as we complete more of the work, and welcome your comments. The slide show is pretty much up to date on the work we have completed so far, but if you have a request for an image of something else we will try to accomodate that if we can. Also, we would be very happy to provide help finding parts, and would like to see pictures of your project as well. Please send jpg or other commom format images to us at: englishautoweb@gmail.com. You can send a total of 10MB of attached images per post (gmail limit), but can send us as many posts as you like.
If you have specific questions about parts you may also contact Doug Latham directly at: englishauto@localnet.com, but please do not send images to that address. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
chuck yahrling
webmaster
Mar 16, 2012 @ 15:56:34
Hi Chuck,
Thanks for your prompt reply. I shall be sending you the pictures of my car and a list of some parts that I am looking for, but in the meantime if you go on eBay(1931 Dodge) you can come across some part like hubcaps or door handles etc on regular basis.
Shall be making a list of what I require and mailing the same to you soon along with the pictures
Once again I thank you
Regards
Harsh Patel
India
Mar 25, 2012 @ 14:34:06
Very good. Looking forward to your pictures.
Feb 27, 2013 @ 00:50:43
Hi Chuck,
Sorry it’s been nearly a year since I was in touch with you but I was out of the country and very occupied , in fact I did try to locat the website in between but ‘ it was under upgrade or construction.’
I am now back in India and was lucky enough to again come across the website fully operational.
I just went thorugh the picture of your project and and very happy to see the progress , including the costom latch etc – great job.
Chuck I am now again workin on my car and was hoping to get as much help from you as possible.I do need the parts listed below to complete my car
1). All four door latches.( if they could be coustom built)
2). The windscreen stantion ( left and right- if possible to coustom built)
3). Cowl lights ( or pictures thereof)
4). Hood bars ( or the dimentions thereof).
Please note that I am in India ( buy a lot parts on eBay.com)and there were possibly only three Dodge phaeton that every came here so would greatly appreciate all the help from fellow enthusiast to help restore my car.
I shall try and load the pictures of my project if possible shortly.
Looking forward to a positive feedback form your end
Thanking you
Regards
Harsh
BTW- loved the Jaguar 140.
Mar 06, 2013 @ 11:40:05
Hello Harsh,
Glad to hear from you again. I will forward your inquiry on to Doug Latham. Check out the custom latches we had built for the 32 Dodge. Doug can give you a price or more info on them.
chuck y
Mar 06, 2013 @ 12:50:08
Hi Chuck,
Thanks for the reply , look forward to receiving your quote on coustom latches and the Windshield Stanchions( if you could coustom those as well).
Thanks
Regards
Harsh
Aug 30, 2013 @ 03:39:21
Hi , just checked out the Dodge – seems to be coming along great . Looks wonderful. Lots of hardworking and patience seem to have gone into it. Awesome car.
Seems to the one of the last few 1931 DG. Keep up the great work
Harsh
Oct 09, 2013 @ 09:38:04
Harsh,
Look under Current Projects for Phaeton door latches we are offering for sale.
contact Doug for more info.