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Thanks Tom. I am expecting to have the car home by the middle of Oct. Agreed, she is a mistress that I have wanted to get to know since I was 12! 38 years later and we've finally hooked up.
Will be joining ACD and did previously belong many years ago.
I learned today that the heads are to be torqued at 55IBS. Found it on the site.
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If I can't find anyone to haul for me from FL to NJ area, I will haul from NJ-PA-DE-MD to FL and then, pu my own car and come back.
What do you need to go south???
One to two weeks after Hershey-timeline.
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Picking up the 812 in a couple of weeks and it has a bad head. (aluminum rotted from the inside out)
Did these cars run fairly cool or did they overheat often? The reason I ask, should I replace the bad head with a good one of vintage, or buy a pair from Empire, who sells brand new sets of heads for the 812 that have larger ports and are designed to run cooler.
Does anyone have experience on this and or the Empire heads?
Thanks!
ps we are talking 500. vs. roughly 2000.
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MN, I have no idea as to the value of your car, but would appreciate your letting me know when you go to sell it, as to price and any photos you might have.
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These are roller tires with good tread but old 85. for the set
rdz69@aol.com Philly area
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Clear and free 700. rdz69@aol.com
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I concur as to the details and would mention that unless you have the history from when this car was originally purchased, it may not have been a factory built car. The tag you have is reproduced, as is the body, etc. Having the wrong headlights, bumpers, etc. makes it suspect for a home build.
Nice looking car and I agree that it should still be in the 15k range. National show winners that are proven originals have sold in the last 2 years for around 30k, but with a soft economy, don't know if that is possible today.
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Let me know what you need-mostly 40's and 50's
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These are in very nice shape-have about a dozen 40. each Let me know what you need.
Can bring to Hershey rdz69@aol.com
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Have about a dozen and different sizes in very nice shape 40. each Let me know what you need
Can bring to Hershey rdz69@aol.com
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The car is one of the first 10 1937's built and not redated. Will be getting it within a month or so and will be able to go over it more accurately then. It is currently a dark maroon with a grey interior and plaid door panels. Am considering a "redder" rich maroon, geneva blue or maybe black. I would like to do the interior over in leather, although it didn't come that way. According to Josh's book, the cars were to be sold in just about any paint/interior configuration, just to make the sale.
Geneva blue with an ostrich print in rich saddle leather..... could be very exotic looking!
( or how about a gator print leather)? OK, just having fun here!
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set of 4 tires to be used for a roller- OK tread, just old $85.
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Anyone coming from FL to Hershey/Carlisle with an empty trailer- need car towed.
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Thanks Justin. Am guessing I have an early 37, as the serial # is under 1000.
Does anyone know of a good match/color code for Geneva blue???
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Have my haul-thanks!
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Justin, nice choice of cars. I remember seeing one years ago at Hershey. I believe it had a 2 speed rear in it. These are sleek, beautiful cars. Good luck on your search!
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It's a 37 812 and non supercharged. I wish it were supercharged, but that is a pretty difficult car to find in Westchester form. I am partial to the Westchester, while having had the opportunity to buy several Beverlys, was hoping to find this car.
That's good news about the head and I did read your comment to the fellow selling the heads in May. Was expecting it to be more of a problem, but will have to see how the engine and trans runs.
The odometer is showing 69k, but it may well be 169k or more.
I am in NJ and still need to pu the car.
How much effort to install the side grills and seudo exhaust pipes? Does anyone know???
Thanks!
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Well Justin, you certainly didn't overdo it. I will do all of the above.
I bought a Westchester yesterday. The good is that it is a nice solid car. The bad, well the pass head "rotted" from the inside out, with a nice hole in the center. Am going to have to figure if the head can be repaired, replaced or?
Am hoping that the whole engine isn't shot, but have no experience on these.
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Justin,
just bought a new copy of Josh Malks Cord the timeless classic.
Used to own a copy, but got rid of it. Bought another and it does have all of the paint/interior colors in it. Further explains the specs and production figures.
Surprised I found a copy so easily, as I know they are out of print.
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clear-250. Will be at Hershey
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Have a 1932 Packard title if anyone needs it who is reading this thread- open 250.
Will be at Hershey.
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Have a 1952 Caddy convertible title if anyone needs it. open 250.
Can also meet at Hershey.
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Nice looking car! I'm sure it will sell quickly for the price you are asking.
Best of luck.
Cord 812-cooling
in Auburn Cord Duesenberg (ACD)
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Thank you Brad. That was what I wanted to hear, an opinion and you make very good points and I am sold!
(bet you work for Empire!)
I am guessing you are suggesting using copper head gaskets as well?
Can you explain or direct me to further understanding the epoxy process on the waterjackets?
Thanks!