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21 Jun 2018 17:50 - 21 Jun 2018 17:51 #34801 by RubyDS
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Yes I found at my bearings supplier in France,but 300€ each +/- 280$ availlable in Timken USA,it's very expensive for just a timken cup, i have the new roller bearing.
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21 Jun 2018 17:14 #34800 by uconn_1965
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I recently bought a pair of these double row bearing races from a local bearing supplier BUT I almost feel over with
the price. They were $280. each. I also bought the 4 bearing that fit these races from a different supplier (old car bearing co.) in
North Carolina. I think they were $35.00 each. I purchased the double row races from Baystate Bearing co., 138 Reed Ave.,
West Hartford, Ct. 06110 phone number (860) 953-0055. Hope this helps....Cliff

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21 Jun 2018 16:20 #34799 by 1748 S
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Sad news is these bearings are no longer made. There is a very slight hope someone has a set of NOS bearings but it was discussed on this forum a few years ago. Nobody had any at that time. checking ebay is about the best way to find something but you just have to "bee there" when they might get listed. A restorer in Europe machined a set of bushings in place of the bearings. If that's what you end up doing it probably would be a great item to install grease fittings. Remember these inner and outer bearings are moving up and down all the time with every small bump in the road.

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21 Jun 2018 16:06 - 21 Jun 2018 16:14 #34797 by RubyDS
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For my front axle i'm looking for two double cone cup 1335-13835 ,new,Nos or used in correct condition.

Who have that in stock?

Thanks

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18 Jun 2018 22:56 #34773 by 1748 S
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I had no idea this book was this size. It reminds me of the Josh Malks CORD COMPLETE book. Thank you for sharing too.

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18 Jun 2018 20:44 - 18 Jun 2018 20:45 #34772 by RubyDS
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Just receipt a parcel this day ,the incredible gift from Mike,many many many thanks,it's amazing,i'm very happy.

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10 Jun 2018 11:02 #34755 by RubyDS
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PM sent Jim.

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10 Jun 2018 01:53 #34754 by JIM.OBRIEN
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RubyDS, This is the wrong master cylinder for the Cord. However it will work. Outside of Auburn not many people will know. If you want a correct on PM me, I think I have a couple of spares.

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10 Jun 2018 00:37 #34752 by 1748 S
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Here are the pictures of my master cylinder. Turns out it was a Wagner Lockheed but my brakes are Bendix.

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09 Jun 2018 21:58 #34751 by Curt Schulze
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The Lockheed and Bendix master cylinders are almost identical . They will interchange. I believe the company used both on 34-36 Auburn. Which ever they could buy the cheapest.

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
Be of Good Cheer
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09 Jun 2018 21:43 #34750 by RubyDS
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Yes Curt,25,4 mm equates to 1 inch

1748S i think have lokheed brakes, i will check

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09 Jun 2018 18:31 #34749 by Curt Schulze
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I attempted to attach a scan of the 34 parts book as a PDF but I don't think it worked.

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
Be of Good Cheer
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09 Jun 2018 17:42 #34748 by 1748 S
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That master cylinder looks like the wrong part for your car. My car has a Bendix brake system on it. My car is a 1937 and serial number is 1748S. The 36 and 37 Cords had either Bendix or Wagner Lockheed brakes. Can you tell this forum what brakes your car has? If you don't know the difference. The Bendix brake shoes adjust from the bottom by the star wheel. the Lockheed adjust by the bottom but from the back of the backing plate. ebay has a good picture of the Lockheed brake backing plates for and example. I can post pictures later on what my master cylinder and brakes look like.

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09 Jun 2018 12:19 #34745 by Curt Schulze
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That looks like the same master cylinder Auburn used 1934 - 1936 25.41 equates to about 1 inch doesn't it?

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09 Jun 2018 08:46 #34744 by RubyDS
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Picture of the master cylinder

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09 Jun 2018 01:39 #34741 by JIM.OBRIEN
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If I remember correctly the original size was 1 1/8" Do you have a picture of your master cylinder?

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07 Jun 2018 19:01 #34738 by RubyDS
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I have buy a master cylinder repair kit diameter 1"1/8 and my master cylinder is in 1" diameter,what is the correct size?

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05 Jun 2018 07:12 #34722 by RubyDS
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After five days of absence I am very happy to discover your message Mike, it's too much to want to give it to me as a gift,i send you a private message.

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04 Jun 2018 17:29 #34720 by mikespeed35
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I got the book ELCord today Ruby. Please email as to where to send it and the best shipping method for you. This is a gift for you, no charge.
CORDiallyMike

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31 May 2018 04:51 #34699 by mikespeed35
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Hi Ruby, I just bought two on eBay and one is yours. Let me know where to send it and how. They are suppose to be hear June 7. I will send it out then. Even though I am not a 810-12 guy I have enjoyed your posts and understand the hardships of restoring a Cord out of the U.S. There is benefits of being a ACD Club member!
CORDiallyMike

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30 May 2018 11:42 #34694 by RubyDS
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Thank you very much Cliff for this proposal, if the club does not answer in a few days I send you an e-mail.
But since a week I think that the 50 copies of the book are already sold
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29 May 2018 20:59 #34693 by uconn_1965
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Hi RubyDS. I saw your response to the club. If no one is able to help you, I will buy the book for you and send it to you. I would need your name and complete mailing address. You could pay me after receiving the book. I'm a club member from Ct. My contact info is Cliff Demers, 170 Brace Road, West Hartford Ct. 06107 email is [email protected] Let me know if I can be of help......Cliff

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29 May 2018 16:42 #34692 by Jonathan Richards
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This post by member Youen Perrin of France. ID # 3099 needs a reply from the appropriate club officer. Thank you, Jonathan (Jack) Richards #1080 at Chesterfield, Missouri , USA.

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29 May 2018 14:43 #34691 by RubyDS
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what a pity to have no response from the club leaders :(

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25 May 2018 12:05 #34679 by RubyDS
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It's not the problem,i can pay the paypal fees.
To pay the club subscription paypal is not a problem for off shore members!!

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25 May 2018 11:36 #34678 by Curt Schulze
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PayPal charges large fees to the seller, particularly for off shore buyers.

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
Be of Good Cheer
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25 May 2018 10:39 - 25 May 2018 20:55 #34677 by RubyDS
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A little brake on this topic.

Two day ago i reiceipt the the last ACD club news e-mail and very good news the club offer possibility to buy the book"Erret Lobban Cord his empire his motor cars" at preferential price for the ACD members, so i send immediatly an e mail for the shipping price to France and pay by paypal.
But yesterday i have a response:it's not possible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! only checks ,the club have paypal account but not possible for that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So why be ACD member and pay $80 for the year ,i'm very disapointed :( :( :(
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19 Apr 2018 20:41 #34481 by Terry Cockerell
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I found a better picture of the interior of my Cord before dismantling it. You can see the original colour on the window garnish mouldings.

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16 Apr 2018 15:02 #34474 by Jonathan Richards
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Gentlemen: I have been following this paint colour discussion for some days and offer the following. I tend to agree with Terry Cockerell (Australia) that the present colour blue on his Westchester dashboard and Garnish mouldings is a bit too dark. It looks like someone painted the edash cadet gray but with the dash instruments still in place, note it is blue under that location. I don't know where Terry got the great photo of a Cadet Grey car thru RF door but that colour looks proper. The Engineering Changes notes clearly state that the dashboard and Garnish Mouldings are to be #7136 Blue , the same colour as the exterior ona a Geneva Blue car. For comparison I am attempting to attach a current advertisement of my previously owned Geneva Blue S#32410S. Hope this assists you in this international effort to determine the proper paint hues in France and Australia. Here's the link : www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/cord/812sc/2053283.html

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16 Apr 2018 10:11 #34472 by RubyDS
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Thanks for the pictures

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16 Apr 2018 09:43 #34471 by Terry Cockerell
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I finally found a picture of the original dash colour but unfortunately it is blurred.

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16 Apr 2018 04:27 #34470 by Terry Cockerell
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I took some pictures today but I am beginning to think my dash board is too dark in colour. I also photographed the window garnish mouldings in the daylight and they are the same colour.
I have also included a picture from Google Images. The colour is dark blue. Hope this helps.

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15 Apr 2018 14:12 #34464 by johnmereness
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Saw the picture of the Distributor - I have been buying spark plug wire sets for eons now from brillman.com . I have found a number of NOS Distributor caps that have zero continuity as to the points that stab the wires whether it mild oxidation (that I cannot even see) or some sort of protective coating - I have been sanding the spikes and also using my voltmeter to test continuity. And, hands-off the carbon center contact pick-up for rotor - they are delicate.

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13 Apr 2018 05:10 #34460 by Terry Cockerell
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Hi Rudy, I can't do anything for a few days as I am hosting an ACD Club Mini Meet over this weekend.
I will get back to you with some detailed pictures early next week.
You have worked miracles with that Cord of yours.

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13 Apr 2018 04:25 #34459 by mikespeed35
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You sold your Cord Jack???
CORDiallyMike

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13 Apr 2018 03:31 #34458 by Jonathan Richards
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Hello again, Mr. Perrin. I must say that I agree with my very knowledgible Australian friend Terry Cockerell that the blue color of the dashboard of your car which you posted a few days ago appears to be a bit too light a shade of blue. If hope Terry can supply you with a picture of his dash and/or the garnish moldings which are , of course , done in the same blue. My recently sold 1937 Cord Beverly S#32410S ( for sale again and currently shown on Hemmings' website ) was done in original Geneva Blue and the dash was about the same shade blue as the exterior. See that add to get some idea of the blue shade on that car.
I am composing a Private Message to you but this will take a few minutes to complete. More Later, Jack Richards

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12 Apr 2018 20:14 - 12 Apr 2018 20:14 #34457 by RubyDS
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Terry,have you a picture of your car witn original cadet grey and a picture of the original blue dashboard?
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10 Apr 2018 21:02 #34447 by Terry Cockerell
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I too am restoring an original cadet grey Cord. The colour of your dash board looks lighter than it should be. The correct colour is a dark blue. I noticed that your clutch and brake levers are silver they should be black.
The grey colour looks like mine and another good example of cadet grey.
The work you have done to bring that rusted wreck back to life is nothing but a miracle. I wish I had your body work skills.Keep up the great work you can see the end in site now.

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09 Apr 2018 20:59 #34441 by 1748 S
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Thanks for sharing these great pictures of your terrific restoration. You have done some wonderful work. I remember what you started with.. An unseen rust free car. Sadly thats not what you found when this car arrived.But you are a very capable metal worker. I wish I was half as good at metal work as you are. My Beverly is also Kedit Grey with dark blue interior paint and interior coach work. Thanks for sharing.

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09 Apr 2018 19:51 #34440 by RubyDS
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Many thanks Jonathan,yes cadet grey paint and blue interior.

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09 Apr 2018 15:39 #34439 by Jonathan Richards
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Hello Mr. Perrin, Such beautiful work in such tight quarters. You are a superior craftsman. Have you done the exterior paint in Cadet Grey?

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09 Apr 2018 11:34 - 09 Apr 2018 14:42 #34436 by RubyDS
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09 Apr 2018 11:33 - 09 Apr 2018 14:45 #34435 by RubyDS
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Painted and in reassembly

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14 Mar 2018 21:35 #34302 by Jonathan Richards
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Thank you , Perrin , for your quick response and for bringing us up do date on your restoration progress. NOTE: If you are able to use the "Private Message" tool on this website please find a message from me therein, Sincerely , Jonathan Richards.

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14 Mar 2018 20:49 #34301 by RubyDS
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14 Mar 2018 20:49 #34300 by RubyDS
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Many tanks Jonathan.

After sanding,sanding and.......................................................sanding the car is now ready to paint,soon ready for reassembly ;)

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14 Mar 2018 19:57 #34298 by Jonathan Richards
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Greetings to the talented Frenchman Perrin Youenn who is creating "Rolling Sculpture " from a rusted derelict. I have been following this magnificent restoration project and last commented on 5 July 2015. This thread has amassed 20 pages but the last post would appear to have been that by Ruby RS (Perrin himself) on 4 July 2017. What has transpired since?? Thank you, Jonathan Richards.

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04 Jul 2017 18:48 #33232 by RubyDS
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New parts restored for the engine

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04 Jul 2017 18:42 - 04 Jul 2017 18:46 #33231 by RubyDS
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My engine is a standard model,the new timing chain and the original in picture.

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