1937 Cord garage find

88420sel wrote: I just posted more pictures to include engine setup and hood ornament/molding that I am not familiar with. The top of the engine says Hudson power dome, and it is a straight eight. I can see no frame cutting or damage at this point. Bumpers front and rear are wrong and I will probably be looking for some this summer. I cannot do a lot on the car right now due to time restraints, but will be able to spent a lot more time as I will be off for the summer months in 10 days. Is this body style with supercharger rarer than other models? I did find out it did sit in a small museum for a couple of years in mid 1980's, then back to garage. Paperwork shows that paint was bought during time in museum, so guessing it was painted in mid '80's to the burgundy. Still a lot to learn about this old girl!

I can't seem to find the engine pictures on your facebook page??

I have very old receipts from Auburn in 1949 for new heavy duty wheels. They were about $6.00 each then. I have to remove the wheel covers to check the wheels just to be safe! At this point I do not have much time to work on it, but will much more time in about a week. Hope to start it then, get some brakes on it, and check it out more.

Before you drive it, check the rims for cracks around the lug nuts. It is a very common failure. Since it is a 37, I think it has the heavy duty rims which are less likely to fail. Still very important that you check it out. If you want to see some broken and cracked rims, I can show you mine. One of the many reasons why my Cord is parked.

I live in Windcrest, so we are really fairly close. I was able to find more information on the car today, including pictures and some title history from 1947. It appears the car has been in one family almost since new, by way of California to Texas. The Hudson engine has been under the hood since at least 1947, possibly earlier. At first I thought this car would need a lot, but it appears to have no rust, a great original interior, and although a Hudson drive-train, it does try to start. Brakes and tires are poor, and it is missing the rear license light assembly and plate holder. Bumpers are also wrong, but 1947 pictures show the same wrong bumpers! Also found all keys in glove box!! It is getting better....

Welcome! I live just northeast of San Antonio near Cibolo, TX. I have a 1936 in much need of repair. Let me know if I can help.

About 30 minutes from you in San Antonio. In my wildest dreams growing up I loved these cars, but always thought they were for looking at only. The planets aligned and this one came to be.

88420sel wrote: Thanks, Steve in Texas

Where in Texas are you located?

Hi Steve, gratulation to the buy of a Cord. I would sujest that you join the Club of Auburn Cord and Duesenberg as soon as possible !
There are little clubs that have so manny knowledged People arround that are willing to help you solving Cord-specific problems or finding parts for it than here. One novelty is that latley Clubmembers have released a fully seachable DVD of ACD-Newsletter with all Technical and other artikels published since 1952 up to today, which is a grate help ! Not even the Rolls royce club has that. The forum is well used as well and is better made than in many club i know. I own a Cord 812 SC Custom Bevrely 132" which was Hot Rodded whith a Caddy drivetrain long time ago and currentley i restore it with all Cord technicals, so please keep posting pic's, decisions and progess.
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I just posted more pictures to include engine setup and hood ornament/molding that I am not familiar with. The top of the engine says Hudson power dome, and it is a straight eight. I can see no frame cutting or damage at this point. Bumpers front and rear are wrong and I will probably be looking for some this summer. I cannot do a lot on the car right now due to time restraints, but will be able to spent a lot more time as I will be off for the summer months in 10 days. Is this body style with supercharger rarer than other models? I did find out it did sit in a small museum for a couple of years in mid 1980's, then back to garage. Paperwork shows that paint was bought during time in museum, so guessing it was painted in mid '80's to the burgundy. Still a lot to learn about this old girl!

If it's an 8 then it's not a twin-h motor as those were 6 bangers.


Barn/Garage finds that have sat forever are so cool.

Post a picture of the engine compartment when you get a chance.

This is a very tough call financially on putting the blown motor back in. If it wasn't an SC I would definitely say leave it as a 1950s hot rod. The supercharger makes me pause to think as those cars are very rare.

Welcome to the Club, Steve. Come to Auburn for the Reunion this year, with or without the Cord. (Trailered barn...er, garage finds, even with Hudson engines, are welcome.) There's nowhere else in the world where you'll find that many knowledgable Cord guys in one place.

Here is a link to some of the pictures of the cord still in the same garage it has been in for the past 40 years.
Steve
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Hi Steve,
Welcome to the world of Cords. From the serial number the car was originally a supercharged beverly. The arm rests and the bustle back trunk would confirm this (with some exceptions for the purests out there who want to be 100% correct). Did you get the original engine and transmission with the car? I'm looking forward to seeing the photos.

Jim

I will post pictures soon. The car appears to have been black originally, now burgundy color. Burgundy color upholstery is fabric with center armrests front and rear. Engine was done early '50's and looks good. I am under the impression from estate that it will run with some minor work. Brakes are totally out, so they will need to be gone through. Will post pictures later this evening when my wife gets home with my camera <!-- s:o --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_surprised.gif" alt="" title="Surprised" /><!-- s:o --> Body is super straight with exception of front fender very minor crease from attempted theft many years ago. Previous owner has owned since 1947, and have other receipt from another owner from 1945. Appears to have spent most of its life right here in Texas in one garage.

Probably Twin H Power, not a bad combination.

Post a picture of the engine compartment too. Depending on how nice a job they did, and when it was done, the car may be worth leaving alone. You need to get as much of the history of the car as possible.

Steve, If you show us a picture of the interior we can tell you if it was a Beverly or a Westchester. Henry

I just recently purchased a 1937 Cord model 812, serial #32370 S, Engine # FC3120. According to old receipts from Auburn Cord Duesenberg from 1947 it is a supercharged model 4 dr. I measured the wheelbase, and it is 125 inches, and it does have the humpback trunk. How do I know exactly what this body style is? I think it is a supercharged Beverly 812 sedan? Are there production numbers available for this body style? Car has almost zero rust, last licensed in 1951 I believe. Original nice interior, but bad news is drive train has been replaced with a 1951 Hudson straight eight setup MANY years ago. Trying to decide what to do first. I have joined the club, so looking for help Thanks, Steve in Texas