Cord Berline if only I was 20 years younger?

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24 Dec 2021 08:58 - 24 Dec 2021 09:02 #44554 by Terry Cockerell

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I think the item above the rear view mirror is an altimeter, it may be a Taylor altimeter like the one in the picture. Not sure about the one above that.
Compasses are too hard to come by, so I made my own with some assistance from other ACD Club members.
It's comforting to know you are heading in the right direction.

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20 Dec 2021 10:32 #44519 by John Meredith

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Hi Pete,

I'll post photos after the holidays. This may warrant a new thread.

Cheers,

John

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20 Dec 2021 03:31 #44517 by pete kelly

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No pics can somebody post pics?

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20 Dec 2021 02:41 #44515 by balinwire

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is that an accessory compass?

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20 Dec 2021 01:46 #44514 by Rileypu29

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Hi John,
I think Pete is referring to the “wind wings” on the front doors. Based on the picture of your car and the picture on page 287 of Cord Complete it does appear that you have the correct accessory wind wings. I would think that these are pretty rare.
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20 Dec 2021 01:26 #44513 by John Meredith

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Hi Pete,

I have no idea as to what "no draft window vents" are or what they look like.
Help me out here.
Cheers,
John

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19 Dec 2021 19:45 #44512 by pete kelly

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Does this Cord have the factory no draft vent windows?

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19 Dec 2021 17:34 #44511 by John Meredith

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The horrible yellow paint job is a previous owners preference. Frankly, I think Geneva Blue is much better! She’ll be repainted in original color.

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19 Dec 2021 15:20 #44508 by JIM.OBRIEN

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John, It is best to write Ron whith what information you have on your New Cord and ask him if he has anything else.

My guess is a previous owner added the supercharger to a standard engine, posibly the original engine and at the same time cut the extra vents in the hood to allow the heat to escape.

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19 Dec 2021 05:16 #44504 by 1748 S

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A red engine sometimes means it has been rebuilt. Many rebuilders paint there work.

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19 Dec 2021 04:59 - 19 Dec 2021 06:39 #44503 by Terry Cockerell

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John you could also ask "Why the horrible yellow paint job?
One RHD Cord out here gained some similar louvers very early in its life.
The attached pictures were take in 1937.

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19 Dec 2021 02:52 #44501 by John Meredith

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Would Ron have photos of this Cord earlier than the recently posted photos? What is the best way to contact Ron?

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19 Dec 2021 00:59 #44499 by 1748 S

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Thanks Tim. Your information on this car is a treasure to have. So glad it has been saved too.

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18 Dec 2021 22:50 #44498 by John Meredith

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Any thoughts on the louvers? The hood certainly has a number of them. They appear professional. Also the transmission cover has louvers.

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18 Dec 2021 21:56 #44497 by John Meredith

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I’ll double check the engine block. The car has been in storage since 1960.

But, why is the engine painted red?

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18 Dec 2021 18:06 #44495 by Tim Gilmartin

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Gary: In Ron Irwin’s records, this is an un- supercharged car. Picture of the serial number plate shows engine # FB 2346. His records show 16 un-supercharged Berliner were produced.
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18 Dec 2021 17:56 #44494 by Tim Gilmartin

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Hi John: Congrats on a great find and buy. Another piece of American history will be saved. Thank you!
Looking at Ron Irwin’s files, it is a known Cord, but he did not have the CMC number. I will forward all the pictures to Ron for his files. He does not use email.
CORDially, Tim.

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18 Dec 2021 06:33 #44493 by Terry Cockerell

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Congratulations John it didn't take long to find a suitable substitute.
You have been rewarded for thinking of the people who wish to bring the family Cord back home. Well done.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and safe New Year.
From,
Terry Cockerell
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17 Dec 2021 02:33 #44480 by JIM.OBRIEN

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Congratulations John!!! I'm looking forward to hearing about your progress during the restoration and seeing the Cord when it's back on the road!

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17 Dec 2021 00:56 #44477 by 1748 S

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John Meredith wrote: Bought it! More to come. Very happy. It is a wonderful Cord to restore. — John

Very happy you got this treasure. Its a Cord with plenty of questions to be answered.
I would love to know why its supercharged with inside exhaust. Why is it a smooth interior like a Westchester but has a bustle trunk like a Beverly. As to why this car has the manual shift instead of the complex vacuum manual electric shift I sure that's explained because some previous owner couldn't keep it shifting and wanting to "drive it trouble free" chose the manual. My Beverly came with a manual shift. Henry Portz is the only club member to actually see it in 1977 but had no idea what it was.

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17 Dec 2021 00:05 #44476 by Rileypu29

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Congratulations John, a great project and a very rare car as well. I am sending you a private message as well.
Best of luck with your new Cord.
Bill

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16 Dec 2021 23:23 #44475 by John Meredith

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Bought it! More to come. Very happy. It is a wonderful Cord to restore. — John

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15 Dec 2021 12:39 #44469 by Joe Holderman

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Wow...wouldn't mind having that one!

Future Cord owner.

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15 Dec 2021 11:14 #44468 by Terry Cockerell

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Mike .................. it is an excellent candidate for a complete restoration.
What's more it has a blower too!

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15 Dec 2021 10:17 #44467 by John Meredith

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I've contacted the owner. We will see what happens. -- John

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15 Dec 2021 05:29 #44466 by mikespeed35

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Condition is listed as "excellent". Then says it needs restoration!
CORDially Mike

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