The fact that these machines existed and produced what they did (on the scale that they did) is a testament to the human mind. Not a single computer anywhere - except the ones between their ears. Absolutely incredible.
I'm very happy to say I own and restored a 1917 Dodge Brothers Touring car from the bottom up, but i didn't wash it with gasoline, it's in mint condition and received many trophies for it. Beautiful car and runs great, thanks Dodge Brothers for your success.
This is when they built stuff to really last and took pride in their work. Working conditions were tough, but these cars lasted far longer than anything they're building today. I've had a number of prewar cars and currently have a '29 Packard. Even if you find them worn out sitting in a barn, with some basic mechanical know-how, you can get them going again and keep them running forever. You'll never be able to say that about all the plastic computerized junk we have today. Great piece of film!
My parents bought and trusted Plymouth's. Their first car was a used 1933 Plymouth, then a 1950 Plymouth, then a 1959 Plymouth , then a 1967 Plymouth Valiant and their last and favorite was a 1985 Dodge Aries with AC ! They had a 1975 Ford Maverick , but 1975 turned out to be a bad year for most american cars.
What amazes me is who designed and built all the tooling and machines to make cars? who designed those hanging spot welding machines, and those multi lug pneumatic wrenches that put all the lugs nut at once on a wheel.
I watched footage of the Chevrolet factory from the 1930's and comparing the level of safety difference between Chevrolet working conditions in the 1930's compared to this dodge footage from the 1920's is no contest, Dodge wins at safety hands down the melting ovens are enclosed and encapsulated whereas Chevy had hot metal flying everywhere. Sure things were tough in both cases but this speaks volumes about the dodge brand.
For being the 1920's, the totally jaw-dropping technology of the machinery of that time TO MAKE all those intricate parts! Today with everything 'computer generated' and there is STILL one recall after another in today's automotive industries - and I won't even get into the EV debacle!
Wow! This is a great flick! Just wish it included the sound track. I'd like to hear the machines, people talking, and the roar of those mighty Dodge four cylinders. Bet those 4-bangers are 50-75 CIDs with around 40 hp. Brilliant!!
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The fact that these machines existed and produced what they did (on the scale that they did) is a testament to the human mind. Not a single computer anywhere - except the ones between their ears. Absolutely incredible.
I'm very happy to say I own and restored a 1917 Dodge Brothers Touring car from the bottom up, but i didn't wash it with gasoline, it's in mint condition and received many trophies for it. Beautiful car and runs great, thanks Dodge Brothers for your success.
Always a Supervisor watching the progress and making sure everyone is working .
This is when they built stuff to really last and took pride in their work. Working conditions were tough, but these cars lasted far longer than anything they're building today. I've had a number of prewar cars and currently have a '29 Packard. Even if you find them worn out sitting in a barn, with some basic mechanical know-how, you can get them going again and keep them running forever. You'll never be able to say that about all the plastic computerized junk we have today. Great piece of film!
Back in the day when everything was made to last. Love the Dodge classics.
My parents bought and trusted Plymouth's. Their first car was a used 1933 Plymouth, then a 1950 Plymouth, then a 1959 Plymouth , then a 1967 Plymouth Valiant and their last and favorite was a 1985 Dodge Aries with AC ! They had a 1975 Ford Maverick , but 1975 turned out to be a bad year for most american cars.
Those were some hard working Michiganders
very,very interesting.enjoyed it
I recently visited the Mosoleum of the Dodge Brothers at Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit Michigan. Horace and John.
What’s sad is, back then with inferior machines they could build products that outlast anything made today with our high tech machines.
What amazes me is who designed and built all the tooling and machines to make cars? who designed those hanging spot welding machines, and those multi lug pneumatic wrenches that put all the lugs nut at once on a wheel.
Awesome film love to see rhe manufacturing processes bof that time
I like the test track with the ridiculously steep hill!
Back when the flathead was cutting tech
Very good presentation.
I watched footage of the Chevrolet factory from the 1930's and comparing the level of safety difference between Chevrolet working conditions in the 1930's compared to this dodge footage from the 1920's is no contest, Dodge wins at safety hands down the melting ovens are enclosed and encapsulated whereas Chevy had hot metal flying everywhere. Sure things were tough in both cases but this speaks volumes about the dodge brand.
even filming this in the 20s. was a great thing with great minds.
Dodge Brothers made most of the parts for the T Model Ford.
For being the 1920's, the totally jaw-dropping technology of the machinery of that time TO MAKE all those intricate parts! Today with everything 'computer generated' and there is STILL one recall after another in today's automotive industries - and I won't even get into the EV debacle!
Wow! This is a great flick! Just wish it included the sound track. I'd like to hear the machines, people talking, and the roar of those mighty Dodge four cylinders. Bet those 4-bangers are 50-75 CIDs with around 40 hp. Brilliant!!