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14 Aug 2021 01:47 #43702 by 1748 S
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I have several hood hinge drain pans. One of them has two drain hose nipples on it. I believe that pan fits the passenger side and is specifically for the 36 cars with the cowl oil n water fillers in it. I may even have three complete sets of pans but would need to search for sure.


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14 Aug 2021 00:46 #43700 by Terry Cockerell
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Spot on George. The filler cap recess also drained through the RHS hood hinge drain pan. There is nothing under the single cowl air vent, it relies on the rubber seal under the lid to keep water out.

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13 Aug 2021 23:52 #43699 by George van Nostrand
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Both hood hinge drain pans have hoses 12 1/2 " long X 1/2 " ID X 5/8 " OD that carry water out through the fire wall with grommets on the engine side. A member had some at the Auburn Flea Market some time ago.

Restoring 1936 Cord Westchester sedan.2023 A

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13 Aug 2021 09:01 #43698 by Terry Cockerell
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I don't think the radio was high on the list for special protection. The radios were optional. Mine did not have one fitted originally. It came later with a telescopic aerial. Good luck with repairing yours.

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13 Aug 2021 03:14 #43697 by balinwire
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Did the oil and water filler spouts that sat above the radio tuner offer some drip protection, it seems the engineers would have overlooked this bit of weather proofing.
When I get my test bench built, power supply, soldering and test equipment ready, I plan to try to trouble shoot my radio leaving as much original as possible. I have learned a little over the years and with YouTube this video would be a good walkthrough as this is a very similar radio to Crosley or Philco. It is obvious it is a very time consuming process $$$$=time but worthy for an historical museum relic Cord.

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29 Jul 2021 22:37 #43605 by Terry Cockerell
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Mike it won't be intentional but I know it will happen eventually as it did in the past. A suitable cover or water deflector as you suggested will be the way to go.
At least I won't have to worry about trying to set up a "rag top " in a hurry on my own!

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29 Jul 2021 22:03 #43603 by mikespeed35
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I placed a piece of rubber over the top of my Auburn radio to keep rain coming in the cowl vent from getting on the radio. You don't think you will drive in the rain Terry, but I will practically guarantee it will happened if you drive like most owners in Australia.
CORDiallyMike

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29 Jul 2021 21:24 #43601 by Terry Cockerell
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An electronic vibrator was fitted by a radio technician. The radio was operated on the bench and worked ok. I have not tried it in the car simply because the restoration is not finished and I have no 6 volt power supply yet.
I don't plan on driving the car in the rain but take on board your comments on leaking cowl vents.

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29 Jul 2021 14:56 #43600 by balinwire
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If the cowl vent leak rain the water lands on the top of the radio case leaking into the chassis one of the reasons these look so clean as they are sealed up pretty good. Rust is worst than heat on old radios. Chassis and component aging, reason the survival rate is so low. I would like to see a video of the radio working if possible.

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29 Jul 2021 11:41 - 29 Jul 2021 11:48 #43596 by Terry Cockerell
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The convertible radio case looks to have better cooling than the sedan radio with the louvers across the top. A series of ventilation holes were drilled at the back of my sedan radio case that should do the job and are basically invisible.
They are located above the original thick cardboard spacer placed between the radio and firewall.
A couple of radio technicians advised me to improve the cooling.

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29 Jul 2021 03:04 #43590 by 1748 S
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I recall purchased this Cord decal from Stan in the past. I saw it missing on the radio in question but was not sure if I should mention it.


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29 Jul 2021 00:10 #43587 by gdwow
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Hi Pete, Everyone can be assured that you are giving them 100% accurate information. Missed you at the Can AM Meet. Did you think about swimming across the river? We would have dried you off and taken you to the meet. Hope they agree to letting you Canadians come over to the Auburn Meet. You are such nice people.
Yours truly, Big T (as wee Bobby called me)

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29 Jul 2021 00:08 #43586 by pete kelly
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Here are pics of my radio showing the proper screws.
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28 Jul 2021 19:13 #43584 by pete kelly
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You have the '36 and early '37 Crosley radio.
The late '37 has the chrome center etc but is a totally different radio made by Philco.

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28 Jul 2021 18:05 #43583 by rhauser
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Thanks: but shouldn't there be a chrome piece over on the front over the cloth?

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28 Jul 2021 16:59 #43582 by pete kelly
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SPOT ON
Perfect except for the wrong screw/sleeve bolt to hold the cover on.

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28 Jul 2021 14:30 - 28 Jul 2021 14:31 #43580 by rhauser
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this is the radio that came with our car when we bought it in 1987. it wasn't in the car because the car had been converted to 12 Volt. In looking at some of the other pictures I'm not sure it is the correct radio. Hopefully someone can shine some light on what I have.
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