Color photos of YOUR Cord wanted

Getting some really good color shots of Cords for the book.

Several notes:

1. Take detail shots, too: dash, trunk, original accessories.

2. These photos are going to be printed LARGE, some as big as 10 x 14. To do this we need big digital files. Resolution must be not less than 300 PPI. The image size should be no less than 2400 x 3000. Even bigger is better.

3. Set your camera for RAW images, if it has that capability. If not, see if there is a setting that does not compress the image in the camera. Use the finest setting.

4. Files this large must be sent by CD, not by email. If you want to send a photo by email for my review in advance, that would be great.

5. If you're not sure how to get such a big file send sharp color prints. The publisher will have them professionally scanned.

Email me at <a href="mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url] if you have any questions.
Thanks!

Thanks, Ken.

To everyone else: I've gotten private replies too, but can still use more photos.

Josh
I restored an 812 Beverly and a 812 Phaeton 17 years ago I will get some fresh pictures this week and send them along.
Ken Clark

Hey guys.

I agree that both series of Cords are beautiful, capable and classic. And that Lycoming engines are great.

Now can we get back to the original purpose of the thread --- color photos for my book?

THANK YOU.

Al
They do both have nice Lycoming Engines, very different, other than the name and the front drive. there is really nothing in common about these two cars. I do enjoyed them both very much.
Ken Clark

I thought that even our elected clowns in Washington, DC. had agreed to work together. Don't you guys know that all Cords, both old and new design, have good Lycoming engines. CORDially, Al Light

"Complete" can also mean that something is done, finished, kaput. So in a way, the 810/812 really was Cord...complete.

It's a good title.

Josh's new book is called the "CORD COMPLETE - The story of the models 810-812)" (nice title). Does that mean that the L-29 was incomplete?

It was a success. I miss not hearing from Jim and I got bonus support from Ken.
CORDially Mike

Auburn called both cars "The Cord Front Drive". For the 810 they used the term "The New Cord Front Drive".

Seems like a natural:
1929-1932 = "Old Cord Front Drive". 1936-1937 = "New Cord Front Drive".

Howzat?

Real Cords is what came first and I believe the L-29 came before the 810. So you may have a Cord, But the L-29 came FIRST. Even though they are not known as well as the 810-812. I have driven the later many miles and they are a very nice modern car.

Ken Clark

Mike,

I think Josh is only looking for [size=200:2tht8jn3]REAL[/size:2tht8jn3] Cords!

CORDially, Jim

I have a Cord I would like to submit for the cover. It is Blue in color.
CORDially Mike

Many pages of my new book CORD COMPLETE will include full-color photographs of Cord 810s and 812s of all body styles.

If you would like your Cord (or that of a friend) included, here are the parameters:

1. Photos must be of high quality. That does not mean they have to be taken by a professional. Here are some guidelines:

a. Choose a neutral background. To avoid --- dumpsters, other cars, telephone poles. Alternatively, an interesting period background works too --- old factory buildings, old storefronts.

b. Focus! If the photo is not sharp I can't use it.

c. Shoot in the early morning or late afternoon. If your photographer is skilled at lighting, a night shot can be very dramatic.

d. Shoot all angles: 3/4 front, 3/4 rear, dead-on front or rear, side. If you can get it, a top view is interesting. Seek unusual angles too, but not exclusively.

e. Shoot details: dash, instruments, gearshift, interior, exhausts, underhood, trunk interior. (Watch focus and lighting.) If your car has interesting accessories: ash tray, windwings, etc that would be great.

f. Include the subject car's full serial number (e.g. 810-2087A), the body style, the name of the owner and the name of the photographer.

Photos and information used will receive credit in the book.

Send your photographic print (I will return it). The publisher will have it professionally scanned. If you have it as a digital file it must be no less than 300 PPI. Send it on a CD. (If it's small enough to send by email it is probably not of high enough resolution.)

DEADLINE IS MARCH 1.

Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url]
Phone: 831-477-1818
Fax: 831-477-9400
Address: 104 Washburn Avenue, Capitola CA 95010

Thanks in advance!