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How to put a Cord on blocks ?
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Let's see this from a logical point of view. Typically a Cord is seated on it's four wheels, which should not make the car bend in an unnatural way.
So if four jack stands are located near the four wheels it shouldn't bend in an unnatural way as well. At the rear I think a positioning directly at the axle should do the job (Ethan, mine is from early February 1937. Late enough for the rear axle with gussets?). At the front, I'm not sure but the stub frame somewhere near the front wheels should be logical, as these points anyway carry the weight (even when the car is on it's wheels).
What do you think, is my line of argument wrong ?
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But once the Cord is up, where do you place the jack stands for the front and the rear? For the front, is it reasonable to place them somewhere along the stub frame or at some point along the frame rail? Where is the best place for the rear? Would someone please post a photo or illustration of these points?
Finally, would these super-expensive jack stands ( www.jackpointjackstands.com/ ) be particularly useful or just wasteful for a Cord? They seem to solve the problem of jack stand placement when the jack is in the exact spot you'd like to place the jack stand.
Thanks - Albert
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I found four stable 3-ton jack stands with rubber cover for around 100? and will try to place them according to your recommendations.
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Kay
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I have my Cord on a lift using four arms.
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My Cord 812 S/C has been in Southern California storage for 60 years before I bought it. After delivery, I initially only took care for the correct storage climate (50% rel. humidity, frost-protection) in my self-built car cocoon. After this works, I now plan to put the car on blocks for further longterm storage.
Can anyone help me identify the best spots to place the car jack and the blocks? Perhaps even with photos?
The second thing is, I'm still wondering whether to use wooden blocks or metal jack stands ? Any known advantages/disadvantages besides the price?
Thanks a lot for your help!
Kay
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