garimpo 2,097 Posted February 7, 2015 Just think these babies were two wheel drive. You would not try this with a new car.I think I saw GlennM and Hey beer man in a couple of those cars. Men will appreciate this, auto's a mans' thing. EnjoyNo problem with air bags, ignition keys or suspension systems here!Technology has really advanced since then, hasn't it!As this video demonstrates, our roads have come a long way in 94 years. One must wonder if many of our 4 wheel drive and ATV's could do as well as this old Dodge sedan did. This is amazing old footage! I sure give the driver a big hand of approval.CLICK ON:Oilfield Dodge1920 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoser John 1,216 Posted February 7, 2015 As the old school commercial Grannie used to say" Put a Dodge in your garage honey" as she blasts off in that challenger if memory serves me right. Great old cars sure were tough and roads SUCKED but they still worked.....amazing John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devilishjim 157 Posted February 7, 2015 People aren't built as tough now as they were then either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
49goldrushtradingpost 42 Posted February 7, 2015 Amazing ! thanks for the video..I had no idea those vehicles can do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 2,456 Posted February 8, 2015 Most people would be surprised to know that narrow tires tend to do much better in mud than wide tires if the mud has a reachable bottom, a narrow tire will sink down and find solid ground where as a wide tire tends to stay up on top of the mud and just spin, not to mention a narrow tire can cut through the mud easier with less mud gaining a suction grip on the tire.I have seen an old WW II army jeep with them old narrow army jeep tires beat a number of monster mud bogging trucks at mud bogging contests more then once, those guys in those big expensive special build trucks couldn't believe it!!That old Dodge has tires that are more narrow and taller then an army jeep's tire which is why it did so well in all that mud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weaver hillbille 487 Posted February 8, 2015 GOod old 4wd Dodge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArcticDave 1,679 Posted February 10, 2015 Way cool G I don't think my 20 year old Dodge would do half as good... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homefire 2,524 Posted February 10, 2015 Dodge pritty much suck Now Days. They put the Water pump behind the Timing Belt and a $35 thing became a $500 thing. We have had a Intreped and Neon. The Neon has not messed up yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,097 Posted February 12, 2015 Way cool G I don't think my 20 year old Dodge would do half as good...Dave get rid of those duals in the back and you'll do much better in mud. Ref what Skip said above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,097 Posted February 12, 2015 This is the ONLY, 'Adams-Farwell' automobile left in existence. They were made in Dubuque, Iowa, between 1890-1913. That is really unique! (Crankshaft is stationary, engine spins) It never caught on, but it’s fun to watch. Air cooled, of course.http://www.youtube.com/embed/Y0XbqHUAI-0?feature=player_detailpage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArcticDave 1,679 Posted February 12, 2015 Dave get rid of those duals in the back and you'll do much better in mud. Ref what Skip said above. Undoubtedly it would help. Honestly though, that's my pavement princess. The only off road it sees....is the parking lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArcticDave 1,679 Posted February 12, 2015 This is the ONLY, 'Adams-Farwell' automobile left in existence. They were made in Dubuque, Iowa, between 1890-1913. That is really unique! (Crankshaft is stationary, engine spins) It never caught on, but it’s fun to watch. Air cooled, of course.http://www.youtube.com/embed/Y0XbqHUAI-0?feature=player_detailpage Never saw one of those! Neat idea... but thinkin it might hurt if ya got your shirtsleeve caught in that sucker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homefire 2,524 Posted February 12, 2015 Too much Mass spinning there for me. They did away with that concept for Air Craft Engines because the Centrifical Force would prevent the plane from turning so well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Dorado 954 Posted February 13, 2015 Amazing how smooth it runs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homefire 2,524 Posted February 13, 2015 El Derado! I'm amiss on how they got the Gas Fumes to the Thing . How did they Seal the Carb to the Rotating Mess. That seal had to wear out more then fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~LARGO~ 17 Posted February 17, 2015 Au Seeker talking about narrow tires spark a memory of how my brother in law, who was a 4 wheel nut, talked about having great success using narrow tires, as described above. They are digging while the others pretty much are floating, so forward progressmight be less successful by comparison...No personal experience, just relaying something I heard...Have a good day, all!Gary/Largo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,097 Posted February 17, 2015 You heard right Largo. Down here I've been stuck really bad five times. No matter what size the tires are if the can't reach hard bottom before the hard bottom of the truck hits the mud you have a big problem. All five times it was a long walk (miles) for my hunting buddy to find a tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoser John 1,216 Posted February 17, 2015 once that frame is in the mud,the blood and the beer ain't nuttn' going nowhere. What I like most about that old clip is the adventures they had just being able to drive. As so new a idea and talk about dangerous OMG cool-John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devilishjim 157 Posted February 17, 2015 In the mud and snow some good wide flotation tires with good cleats hangin out the side work good and if you have to get serious add a set of tire chains. Now rice stomper wheels ( about 6 ft wide with 4 inch angle iron cleats ) go almost anywhere but when they get stuck you just hang a for sale sign on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
