The following
page provides a range of photos of
the DR Dodge
Ambulance
introduced into
the
Victorian Ambulance
Service during 1934
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The Series DR Dodge was Dodge's 1934 model beginning production on the 2nd January. It was a complete redesign to reflect a more streamlined look. Appearance characteristics included a new vee-type radiator, skirted front and rear fenders, multiple horizontal hood louvers of descending length, larger bullet-shaped chrome-plated headlamps, a single-bar bumper, steel spoked wheels, dual horns, Duplate safety glass windshield, and the new "Leaping Ram" hood ornament. Other features included inline L-head six cylinder cast iron engine block, selective sliding transmission, selective sliding gear transmission, 3 speed gearbox, automatic overdrive, single plate dry disc clutch, semi floating rear axle, hydraulic brakes, Delco Remy ignition, new independent front suspension, synchronised front and rear springs, and "floating power" X-type frame. |
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A 1934 DR Dodge Ambulance use in |
Melbourne's fleet of
1934 DR Dodge Ambulances pictured outside the 217 Lonsdale St Headquarters. |
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Wangaratta's 1934 DR Dodge Ambulance |
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Wangarratta's 1934 DR Dodge Ambulance
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Melbourne's first Superintendent - Mr Osgood-Cannon with Melbourne's new 1934 DR Dodge Ambulance. |
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