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12 Nov 2022 05:12 #46396 by mikespeed35
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Glad to hear from you again Rudy. I like the Coupe.
CORDially Mike

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08 Nov 2022 20:50 #46368 by RubyDS
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still looking for this parts for bustle back trunk

 

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08 Nov 2022 14:54 #46367 by JIM.OBRIEN
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Curt,
Cord used cloth covered wiring just like everyone else in the 30's. The plastic insulated wiring didn't come in till much later.
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07 Nov 2022 21:01 #46365 by RubyDS
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Yes Terry,i have make the Gear change wiring loom in one piece 

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07 Nov 2022 20:59 #46364 by Curt Schulze
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Did Cord use plastic coated wire? All of my Auburns used colored cloth covered wiring.

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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07 Nov 2022 20:35 #46363 by Terry Cockerell
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Instead of making your own wiring looms you can buy all of the correct wiring looms from Rhode Island Wiring Services. The gear change loom can be ordered in one piece instead of the two original pieces with the ten pin plug connection. You can make up a dummy ten pin plug from aluminium bar and just pass the cable through it.


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07 Nov 2022 18:12 - 07 Nov 2022 18:13 #46362 by RubyDS
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After a "short" break to restore my 1934 Airflow coupe ,i'm working on my 812 Cord
Now it's time to electricity and the bumper chromed are arrived today.

 

 

 

 

 
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10 May 2021 18:18 #43113 by johnmereness
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04 May 2021 07:02 #43040 by RubyDS
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More job on brake and fuel tank ,the end is coming soon :silly:

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04 May 2021 06:56 #43038 by RubyDS
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still looking parts to finished my 812 restoration

for the trunk stand if it's possible to have a template or dimension i can reproduce this part

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04 May 2021 06:55 #43037 by RubyDS
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many thanks Terry

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26 Jan 2021 04:54 #42026 by Terry Cockerell
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Rudy it looks fabulous compared to what you started with. You have done a wonderful job with every step.
Try AC Parts in Kansas or Doug Pray in Oklahoma for the missing parts.

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25 Jan 2021 21:10 #42025 by RubyDS
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For finished the restoration of my 812 and for the 810 of my friend i'm looking for some parts

one original radiator cap
one tailight glass "cobro" and the clip around the glass
one camshaft nut for the generator pulley
one glass for the rear licence plate light
and the trunk stand (not sure of the correct name) for bustle back model.
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25 Jan 2021 21:03 - 25 Jan 2021 21:04 #42023 by RubyDS
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Hood painted




Whith another 810 in workshop
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25 Jan 2021 20:57 - 25 Jan 2021 20:58 #42021 by RubyDS
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Exhaust system finished
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08 Jul 2020 14:44 #40481 by johnmereness
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Yes, I have seen a lot of mice destroyed/damaged interiors via battery box covers being left off, windows rolled down, and also not per se in Cords, but there are various other holes in bottoms of cars for such as seat venting, wiring, sheet metal design, and ....

Packard's seem to have some sort of express highway from under the car to the headliner - mice must be taught about it as children and put on a quest to find the cars.

I recall taking out a 5 gallon garbage can of mice nests out of a Stutz (and it looked just fine with no interior damage other than car smelled bad and owners had been using it that way) - I was super careful too when cleaning it (known a few people that became sick and had weeks to months of problems from getting into mice nests in cars). The Stutz moved on - not what I want to own in a car (especially on a damp day).

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05 Jul 2020 05:32 #40467 by Terry Cockerell
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John, I suppose the simplest remedy is to keep the windows wound up when not in use. Another problem are mice, they tend to make homes in the headlining unless the battery box cover is in place. We need to take certain precautions when putting our cars away for safe keeping.
My original headlining had certainly faded but it was mostly out of the direct sunlight for 80 plus years. Recently while removing the seat coverings which were done in the mid 1970s we found the original material behind the front seat was in quite good condition. I suppose we can live with some fading and hope it will be uniform. The best part is owning one , driving it and sharing it.

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04 Jul 2020 15:51 #40466 by johnmereness
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Two things to consider with woolen broadcloth - blues (an such as reds and ....) seem to have a tendency to fade quickly (or are more noticeable as to fading), so ask what the manufacturer's thoughts regarding fading and the second is the moths like wool, so the car will always need to be moth balled and the smell is not the best. Unfortunately, there are not any suitable alternatives even in the commercial space - sort of a "dammed if I do and dammed if I don't" issue.

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04 Jul 2020 15:29 #40465 by RubyDS
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Terry Cockerell wrote: The same colour as my Cord interior.
Have a look at my posting in Restoration Tips for the broadcloth manufacturer J & S Taylor in the UK. Nigel will look after you.



Thanks Terry for the adrees in uk

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03 Jul 2020 22:49 #40464 by Terry Cockerell
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The same colour as my Cord interior.
Have a look at my posting in Restoration Tips for the broadcloth manufacturer J & S Taylor in the UK. Nigel will look after you.

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03 Jul 2020 15:35 #40463 by RubyDS
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Terry Cockerell wrote: Rudy what sort of interior are you planning on fitting, woollen broadcloth or leather?



For interior woollen broadcloth in genava blue.

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03 Jul 2020 13:16 #40462 by Curt Schulze
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I don't believe Dallas Winslow reproduced parts, particularly something that would have a die that size. He has his hands full with Graham and ACD parts.

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03 Jul 2020 04:43 #40460 by 1748 S
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Terry, I have a complete set of these non vented hub caps. They appear to never have been installed and not chromed. They are in great shape. Been told they are the Winslow covers but does anyone really know???


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03 Jul 2020 00:01 #40457 by Terry Cockerell
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Rudy what sort of interior are you planning on fitting, woollen broadcloth or leather?

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02 Jul 2020 21:00 - 02 Jul 2020 21:02 #40456 by Terry Cockerell
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The hub caps fitted appear to have been made in the early 1950s but I am not sure by who, maybe Dallas Winslow? My Cord had a set as shown in the attached picture which was taken in Auburn in 1957 with Gordon Buehrig .
This is one of best pictures.
I believe running with these hub caps is not such a good idea . The holes in the production hub caps helped to cool the brakes.

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02 Jul 2020 07:03 - 02 Jul 2020 19:35 #40455 by RubyDS
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John,i like this hubcaps so look different but beautiful,i have a set of standard hubcaps but in poor condition.

Terry, i hope finished next year ,i still have a lot of work
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29 Jun 2020 20:30 #40446 by Terry Cockerell
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Rudy it is truly amazing what you have been able to do with this Cord. When do you expect to finish it?
My Westchester was a complete and drive-able car when I started the restoration. That was 5 1/2 years ago. I hope to have it finished in around 6 months. You are certainly a dedicated and very talented man. Well done!

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29 Jun 2020 16:55 #40445 by johnmereness
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I like your hubcaps - different than the norm, though great Art Deco look as well

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28 Jun 2020 21:46 - 28 Jun 2020 21:52 #40439 by RubyDS
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28 Jun 2020 18:05 - 28 Jun 2020 21:50 #40436 by RubyDS
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and i make the exhaust manifold





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Re assembly continue

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16 Apr 2020 17:54 #39961 by RubyDS
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16 Apr 2020 17:52 #39960 by RubyDS
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Progress on water pump in bad condition,only the housing is original,rest is all new home made

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19 Mar 2020 12:30 #39762 by JIM.OBRIEN
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MIke, This is not a problem on the Cord 810/812 since there should be two points that limit the drop of the wheel. There is a bumper on the stub frame that stops the swing arm (and crushes the rubber) and then there is the safety hangers on the springs. If I am going to be running the wheels when up on jack stands I have a set of stands under the trailing arms so they are in the normal position.
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19 Mar 2020 12:15 #39761 by uconn_1965
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Maybe I’m lucky but been doing it this way for 50 years without a problem. I’ve also been fortunate to have used no’s bendix joints.

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19 Mar 2020 04:24 #39758 by mikespeed35
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If you do this with a L-29 you will wreak havoc with the CV joints because of the sharp angle of the joints off the ground. Don't now about the 810/12.
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18 Mar 2020 13:54 #39752 by uconn_1965
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I should have added to my original comment you do all the sorting out with the stub frame up on jack stands with front wheels off the ground.
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18 Mar 2020 07:32 - 18 Mar 2020 07:38 #39749 by Terry Cockerell
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Good point Mike. Working around the front fenders on a Cord is very tedious.
Leaving them off until the drive train is sorted out is a good idea.
Some rudimentarey front fenders could be made from tin and fitted during trials.
I think the last item to be fitted should be the hood. Access to the hood bolt holes means leaving the drain pans off as well as the glove boxes and probable removing the front seat. Planning the work will save a lot of hassles.
My understanding of fitting the hood is to lift it onto the body, align it and fit the bolts from under the dash board.
The attached picture shows the provision for accessing the bolts.

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18 Mar 2020 04:52 #39746 by mikespeed35
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The down side is if you drive a car around with no front fenders be prepared to repair the stone chips you will get on the rear fenders.
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17 Mar 2020 22:08 #39742 by uconn_1965
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Great, great job and what I’m about to say is too late. I’ve always found it was best to leave front fenders, grille and hood off of car until the Cord is running, shifting and all mechanical issues are sorted out.

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23 Nov 2019 21:47 #38894 by Terry Cockerell
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Hi Rudy looking at the pictures of the steering box I noted that the spring on the steering column is above the collar. The spring should be between the steering box and the collar to keep the seal under slight pressure.
You may have already rectified this?
You have done an amazing job restoring the wreck you started with.
I take my hat off to you.

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19 Nov 2019 15:25 #38876 by RubyDS
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Thanks Gary

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12 Nov 2019 02:14 #38832 by 1748 S
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Your making very good progress.Your car is looking fabulous. The attention to detail is wonderful.


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