37 Cord Wheel Torque Value

I set my torque wrench to break at 90 pounds. I run them up in a couple of stages. The bolts have a little lubrication on them. Drive the car 50 or so miles and then check them again.

Hello, Mac,
I do not know what torque specification is utilized by present day Cord
Model 812 owners on their road wheel lug bolts , but from an historic view point I quote below from the two volume loose leaf notebook transcription
and reprint of the " 810 and 812 Engineering Changes ". At Page 30 there is an entry under Section E - Running Gear dated 6-7-1937 as follows:
" On May 27 , we started re-tightening all wheel bolts to approximately
270 lbs. on a hydrogauge just as they leave the factory.
The hydrogauge is not being used on all cars, but has been used to
set up the standard of tightening. ( Rec. fr. F. Hiday, 5/28/37 ) "
I am sure some of the knowledgeable present owners of Model 812
Cords will advise you further based on their real world experience.

Does anyone use a torque value when tightening wheel lug nuts on 37 Cord. If so what torque do you use on these.