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15 Dec 2019 07:19 #39055 by tayedils
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auburnandyscar wrote: Moonshadow repair.
The engine and transmission has been removed.

T Speed Test Scrabble Word Finder Solitaire hats an awful lot of weight being lifted by it appears a chain around exhaust manifold in two spots.

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17 Jun 2019 19:07 #37508 by johnmereness
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While damage happened along shipping route, it is probably a serious misnomer to believe that even cars in Los Angeles can be stored with water in them or ... verses antifreeze (unless you have a heated building and are on top of everything at every moment) - it gets at or below freezing in LA too (at least just long enough to create problems). I would bet LA weather has contributed to more damaged Auburn and Cord blocks than one can imagine.

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17 Jun 2019 07:19 - 17 Jun 2019 07:22 #37495 by Terry Cockerell
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Andy, it made my day to see the pictures of the engine and transmission hoisted out of Moonshadow. Thanks for thinking of me however the real thanks should go to the "other guys" directly involved with this wonderful project.
After spending a considerable amount of time working "around the front fenders on my own Cord" may I suggest that to simplify the work of reassembly you should remove the front fenders before refitting the drive train.
The fenders will come off without too much work. I also remember reading Moonshadow has some extra fender supports extending out from the front of the chassis.
I am leaving the fenders off my Cord until the drive train has been installed and the engine started.
You have my best wishes for the completion of this project. Hopefully we can once again see Moonshadow taking part in the
Grand Parade.

Kindest regards,
Terry Cockerell
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16 Jun 2019 13:20 - 16 Jun 2019 13:21 #37482 by auburnandyscar
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Thanks Terry, I posted this specifically for you, and the other generous members that were behind 'getting this thing' (repair) going. Sam has been doing a great job, and Dan, the shop super has been busy also. We have MANY interesting projects in the shop right now, not enough hours in the day!
Plus, I still have to work on my '12' car...

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16 Jun 2019 13:10 - 16 Jun 2019 13:15 #37481 by auburnandyscar
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mikespeed35 wrote: Car was shipped with a coolant that was not antifreeze. Shipper was not negligent.
CORDiallyMike


Mike is 100% correct .
"Coolant" does not equal antifreeze, although today the slang term 'Anti freeze' usually implies antifreeze/coolant mixture that will protect an engines cooling system for BOTH temperature extremes.
Sadly, Mr. Malks living in California probably never had the freezing problem, and (IMO) probably had the car tuned for optimum "not running hot"

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16 Jun 2019 07:00 - 16 Jun 2019 07:01 #37480 by Terry Cockerell
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Mike , Josh used Norosion and recommended it to me. I believe it was in still in the engine when it was shipped during winter.
Gary you can see one heck of a hole in the lower LHS of the block. A similar one is in the RHS.
I too almost had a panic attack seeing the method of lifting. Stout rope wrapped around the engine and transmission would be safer, the load being spread over a wider area.

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16 Jun 2019 04:27 #37479 by mikespeed35
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Sorry Gary, I now realize you were talking about Henry's car and not Josh's. I was talking about Josh's.
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16 Jun 2019 04:22 #37478 by mikespeed35
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Three club members have graciously volunteered to pay for and undertake this project. Thank you gentleman.
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16 Jun 2019 04:18 #37477 by mikespeed35
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Shipper did not add water!!! Car was shipped with a coolant that was not antifreeze. Shipper was not negligent. Read Joshes book on restoration
for coolant he recommended.
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16 Jun 2019 02:30 #37475 by 1748 S
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uconn_1965 wrote: Boy you're a lot braver than me. Thats an awful lot of weight being lifted by it appears a chain around exhaust manifold in two spots.


Was thinking the same. But it appears to me working. I recall removing my manifolds. Then chain to head bolts and strap around trans to balance the lift. Seemed to lift square and level. But this was 40 years ago.


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15 Jun 2019 23:49 #37474 by uconn_1965
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Boy you're a lot braver than me. Thats an awful lot of weight being lifted by it appears a chain around exhaust manifold in two spots.

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15 Jun 2019 21:27 #37473 by Terry Cockerell
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Great work Andy it is finally happening ................................... Josh will be smiling.
Cheers from Down Under.

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15 Jun 2019 19:44 #37470 by 1748 S
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johnmereness wrote: The car was shipped from California to Indiana in the winter and did not have anti-freeze in it - thus now has cracked water jackets.


That's some sad news. I had no idea. I recall talking to Henry Portz some time back about selling his Cab... He told me the block cracked in shipping and a non supercharged engine was installed after that.He was not happy but "things happen". I recently learned he had Evans water-less coolant in the engine when he sold the car. But is developed a leak. So the unknowing shipper handlers added water to the coolant. This ended up freezing and cracking the block. Sad on so many levels...


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15 Jun 2019 17:19 - 15 Jun 2019 17:19 #37465 by johnmereness
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The car was shipped from California to Indiana in the winter and did not have anti-freeze in it - thus now has cracked water jackets.

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15 Jun 2019 16:03 #37458 by 1748 S
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Why is this being done? Interested in following this rebuild...


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15 Jun 2019 15:16 #37457 by auburnandyscar
Moonshadow repair was created by auburnandyscar
Moonshadow repair.
The engine and transmission has been removed.

Check out my build at:
www.1932auburnsedan.com

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