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Is this really a barn find?
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My own Westchester which I call the Actonite Cord had the cowl flip up lid sealed up a very long time ago with the original caps hidden away for posterity. What a surprise it was to see the original caps still in place when the lead was melted out.
They still had patches of the original paint.
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When the car was dug out of an old shop a year and a half ago by the present owner, I was able to inspect it. I forgot to send the info to Ron at that time, that is why it is not in his records. I have sent him all the info so his records will be updated. Yes it is a barn find as it has been sitting since about 1960.
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RandyEma wrote: According to Ron Irwin this is an unknown car
So its known to Jim Obrien but not Ron Irwin.... Barn Find because its not known to our historian is my take. Am looking forwards to reading Jim's article on this car.
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It's amazing what what done years ago to keep these cars on the road!
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Supposedly the modifications were done around 1950 and the owner drove the car like this for about 10 years. Note there is no fan to pull the ari thru the radiator. The generator is mounted above the steering column. Most of the firewall has been cut out during the changes to it must have been very windy in the passenger compartmant. Also you better be careful where you place your feet or they will either get burned from the water hoses or pipes or caught in the belts.
Over all the car is pretty solid, except under the trunk area. It is fairly complete considering the amount of modifications
I plan on doing a Newsletter artilce on this car when I get a chance, I have to dig out my notes.
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balinwire wrote: anything that casts a shadow... is that a water pump where the cam chain cover should be.
This is my observation. I'm intrigued as to how the new water pump was set up on the back... Which is actually the front of the block. Getting eyes on this car and documenting it would be great. Sadly I wont be the one flying from California to see this car.
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