1912 DB front axle markings

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1912 DB front axle markings

Post by Michael A » Sun May 17, 2020 9:46 am

Hi,
Has anyone have any knowledge on the markings on a 1912 DB front axle. Were the markings on the four corners on this year only.
Appreciate any help on this
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Re: 1912 DB front axle markings

Post by Model T Mark » Sun May 17, 2020 10:10 am

From years of studying 12’s I believe the T 202 dB markings where towards the inside of the axle near the hump where the perch goes through. I probably can yet you a picture if you email me at meyre14t@yahoo.com. This may not be the only location.

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Re: 1912 DB front axle markings

Post by KWTownsend » Sun May 17, 2020 10:45 am

Michael-
I believe the DB axles used during 1913-1914. Maybe late 1912?
My late 1911 has the Transue-Williams mark that is larger than the later years.
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Re: 1912 DB front axle markings

Post by Original Smith » Sun May 17, 2020 12:00 pm

The DB markings were located in various place during 1912 and 1913. Many times they are on both sides, sometimes they are upside down. I've even seen them in four places on the same axle.


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Re: 1912 DB front axle markings

Post by Michael A » Sun May 17, 2020 5:54 pm

That really helps, thank you


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Re: 1912 DB front axle markings

Post by Michael A » Sun May 17, 2020 7:02 pm

Last question,
Would late 11 early 12 be the same as late 12 to early 13.
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Re: 1912 DB front axle markings

Post by Art Ebeling » Sun May 17, 2020 8:04 pm

My late October 11 built car has T202 on all four corners. All also have db in a circle. The db on the left rear side of the axle is upside down. Art
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Re: 1912 DB front axle markings

Post by Michael A » Sun May 17, 2020 8:32 pm

That really helps thanks Art.

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