Stone Guard for 31 L29

johnmereness
Offline
Moderator
Registered

20 Oct 2018 16:16 #35763 by johnmereness

Replied by johnmereness on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

I would leave the car the two shades of green. Get yourself a holy grail of a radiator ornament and start having fun. When you wear your tires out get a set of Firestones like you have on the Auburn Phaeton (and I would be seriously tempted to get a set of double whitewalls - they are pain, but love the authentic look).

A stoneguard will show up over time - the basket weave or the factory square weave are both very good looks.

JMM

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Rlamb10769
Topic Author
Offline
Senior Forum User
Registered

15 Oct 2018 12:06 #35693 by Rlamb10769

Replied by Rlamb10769 on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

Do you remember the price?
I think I will leave it as is no guard.
Thanks

Richard Lambert
ACD #3371

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Mike Brady
Offline
Moderator
Registered

15 Oct 2018 11:57 #35692 by Mike Brady

Replied by Mike Brady on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

I saw one in the chocolate field on Friday

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

pete kelly
Offline
Moderator
Registered

15 Oct 2018 11:51 #35691 by pete kelly

Replied by pete kelly on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

I on the other hand did see 1; maybe sold after I saw it.
Pete

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

mikespeed35
Offline
ACD Club Life Member
Registered

15 Oct 2018 04:08 #35690 by mikespeed35

Replied by mikespeed35 on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

At Hershey I saw no L-29 stone guards at the Yeska booth.
CORDiallyMike

Mike Huffman

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Rlamb10769
Topic Author
Offline
Senior Forum User
Registered

14 Oct 2018 16:53 - 14 Oct 2018 16:58 #35684 by Rlamb10769

Replied by Rlamb10769 on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

Thanks John for the information. Not sure if I am going to repaint it or not, will make the decision this Thursday when the car will be delivered. Not real fond of green plus I do all my own painting. I restored a 31 Auburn 8-98A Phaeton two years ago and loved the colors I used. The seller Bill Schutz told me that the color will grow on me so we will see.......

Richard Lambert
ACD #3371

Attachments:

Last edit: 14 Oct 2018 16:58 by Rlamb10769.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

johnmereness
Offline
Moderator
Registered

14 Oct 2018 16:06 #35683 by johnmereness

Replied by johnmereness on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

This is an easy starting point for some original phots : www.cordhaven.com/acd/brockman/cord%20L-29/default.html

Sidenote: On your L-29, leave your green frame "green" - I know difficult to work on and ..., but take a part to a good automotive paint store and have them match the green - then get a good fine artist paint brush and .... I have a sign painter friend and last "painted frame" had him mix me a can of "one shot sign painters enamel" to match - should cost about $100.00 or so. for a pint or may be lucky and get two pints for that.

JMM

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

mikespeed35
Offline
ACD Club Life Member
Registered

08 Oct 2018 00:21 #35654 by mikespeed35

Replied by mikespeed35 on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

The whole chassis, not just frame.
CORDiallyMike

Mike Huffman

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Rlamb10769
Topic Author
Offline
Senior Forum User
Registered

07 Oct 2018 20:49 #35652 by Rlamb10769

Replied by Rlamb10769 on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

I do like the black frame. What about the front end, cv joints, axle, etc?
Mike thanks for your input.

Richard Lambert
ACD #3371

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Curt Schulze
Offline
Moderator
Registered

07 Oct 2018 20:06 #35651 by Curt Schulze

Replied by Curt Schulze on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

Mike I sent you a PM

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
Be of Good Cheer
Curt

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

mikespeed35
Offline
ACD Club Life Member
Registered

07 Oct 2018 19:20 #35650 by mikespeed35

Replied by mikespeed35 on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

There is a stone guard listed in the accessory book designed like the one you like, but in wire weave not basket weave. The consensus is closed cars had black frames and open cars could have colored frames. That has been proved wrong at least once. I don't know what the new judging rules will say though.
CORDiallyMike

Mike Huffman

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

johnmereness
Offline
Moderator
Registered

07 Oct 2018 14:37 #35648 by johnmereness

Replied by johnmereness on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

There are a few accessory things that are currently made for a Cord - americanarrowcorp.com/ Don makes beautiful single and double Pilot Ray driving lights (he use to make a 7" light and I thought they were a little better scale than the 8" lights - I had a 7" made for the 1930 Franklin and it had 12" headliamps, have had several sets on 1931 Cadillacs and they match the headlamps, and have bought/installed about 8 sets over years for friends) and Don makes a radiator cap with Lalique ornament too.

JMM

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Curt Schulze
Offline
Moderator
Registered

06 Oct 2018 19:23 #35635 by Curt Schulze

Replied by Curt Schulze on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

I think there is a picture of an L29 stone guard in the 'Approved Factory Accessory's' Book published circa 1931. I have one, but due to a new rearrangement of our library, I can not find it.

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
Be of Good Cheer
Curt

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

johnmereness
Offline
Moderator
Registered

06 Oct 2018 17:18 - 06 Oct 2018 17:53 #35624 by johnmereness

Replied by johnmereness on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

The stoneguards with the basketweave pattern you say you were looking for I believe use to be made by a fellow in Pennsylvania (Henry Yeska) and when he died (or slightly before) his stoneguard business was bought by a radiator company called Brassworks www.thebrassworks.net . My impression is: all be it a super neat and impressive piece I have never seen a factory photo of one with basketweave "aka" Packard style basketweave insets- I am leaning toward the basketweave being a figment of someones imagination of what an impressive car of the period should have on it. The stoneguard that is on ebay is actually what would have been offered on your car as a factory accessory (I think it matches the John Bools car). I may be wrong on this, but it is what I always ....

This is a similar guard you probably really want l-29cord.com/finished-projects/1929-l-29-2928451/

JMM

Last edit: 06 Oct 2018 17:53 by johnmereness.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Rlamb10769
Topic Author
Offline
Senior Forum User
Registered

06 Oct 2018 16:30 #35618 by Rlamb10769

Replied by Rlamb10769 on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

Serial # 2930071

Richard Lambert
ACD #3371

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Jonathan Richards
Offline
Moderator
Registered

06 Oct 2018 15:46 #35613 by Jonathan Richards

Replied by Jonathan Richards on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

Regarding your inquiry as to color of frame/undercarriage on Cord Models L-29 I must defer to the experts on the marque, viz. Richard Greene , Mike Huffman and Dick Teeter. You may wish to ask the same question of Dr. John Bools of North Carolina who owns a very original 1932 Cord L-29 Brougham , the frame of which may never have been disturbed/repainted. Our ACD Club Certification Supervisor Jim O'Brien may have information based on his having inspected L-29s during the intensive certification process. The contact information for all of these gentlemen is in your ACD Club Membership Directory. I am hoping to learn the serial number of your machine which has been requested by Mike Huffman. Have a great weekend, Jack Richards , ACD # 1080 at Chesterfield, Missouri.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Curt Schulze
Offline
Moderator
Registered

06 Oct 2018 11:55 #35609 by Curt Schulze

Replied by Curt Schulze on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

I am with Jonathan & Mike , save your money.

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
Be of Good Cheer
Curt

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Rlamb10769
Topic Author
Offline
Senior Forum User
Registered

06 Oct 2018 11:43 - 06 Oct 2018 11:47 #35607 by Rlamb10769

Replied by Rlamb10769 on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

Jonathan, This is the way I bought it so I can’t tell you anything about the color. Not sure if l am going to repaint it or not, but are all L29 painted undercarriage one of the same colors as the exterior?

Richard Lambert
ACD #3371

Last edit: 06 Oct 2018 11:47 by Rlamb10769.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Rlamb10769
Topic Author
Offline
Senior Forum User
Registered

06 Oct 2018 11:36 #35606 by Rlamb10769

Replied by Rlamb10769 on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

Good point.

Richard Lambert
ACD #3371

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

mikespeed35
Offline
ACD Club Life Member
Registered

06 Oct 2018 04:01 #35603 by mikespeed35

Replied by mikespeed35 on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

They look nice but do they inhibit cooling?
CORDiallyMike

Mike Huffman

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Jonathan Richards
Offline
Moderator
Registered

06 Oct 2018 03:53 #35601 by Jonathan Richards

Replied by Jonathan Richards on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

What an absolutely stunning paint combination on your Cord L-29 . Looks very period authentic. Is this perchance Wood Smoke Green by Ditz-Lac with Intermix # IM-159.? Regardless it looks great with the contrasting dark green reveals and creme stripe. Good luck in your search for a cooling radiator stone guard. I personally think they look better without the stone guard.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Rlamb10769
Topic Author
Offline
Senior Forum User
Registered

06 Oct 2018 01:42 #35598 by Rlamb10769

Replied by Rlamb10769 on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

Thanks Pete, but this is the one I am looking for.

Richard Lambert
ACD #3371

Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

pete kelly
Offline
Moderator
Registered

06 Oct 2018 01:10 #35597 by pete kelly

Replied by pete kelly on topic Stone Guard for 31 L29

No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configuration

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Rlamb10769
Topic Author
Offline
Senior Forum User
Registered

06 Oct 2018 00:56 #35596 by Rlamb10769

Stone Guard for 31 L29 was created by Rlamb10769

Does anyone know where I might fine a stone guard for my L29 ? Any info would be appreciated.

Richard Lambert
ACD #3371

Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.