mike brady
Members-
Posts
183 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Forums
Gallery
Events
Everything posted by mike brady
-
Including a freshly rebuilt CGO4804A generator which has one broken mounting leg, along with other supercharged Cord parts. Located intermittently at CE 33 - 34 or text me at 647-528-5704
-
Bob, Bernie sold J183 about 5 years ago through RM.
-
40th Concours d'elegance of America PHOTOS
mike brady replied to Brass is Best's topic in General Discussion
The Rollston convertible coupe Duesenberg has always been one of my favorites. The low raked windshield combined with a long wheel base chassis just looks right to me. It is nice to see it out again, it seems like decades since I saw it last. -
Bob, I agree. Bernie Aaron deserves a lot of credit for restoring J214 back to its original form. As you likely know, it was for sale for many years and Bernie was the only one to step forward. There were certainly many other J's available then and many which would have been easier restorations. J214 has been in the Reynolds museum in Alberta since 1993.
-
I recently installed a Henry Portz water pump kit in a friends Cord and was impressively shocked at the reduction in operating temperature. Henry's kit includes seals, bearings, shaft and impeller (his own design) as well as full machining and assembly instructions. Unfortunately Henry is gone but I believe that his daughter is maintaining his website for now. I wouldn't use anything else and suggest you get a kit or two, if you still can. http://www.portzcordz.com/forsale.shtml
-
Garry, Call Peter Fawcett
-
Looks like some Pierce arrow coupe just became a rod Project
mike brady replied to auburnseeker's topic in General Discussion
A good Cord water pump casting for $300.00 is a deal. You won't find one at Hershey or Auburn for that price. Like Ed said.....check carefully that it is not cracked. -
You will likely hear from Ed Minnie A.K.A. edinmass
-
Anyone know what this Cord sold for ? thanks, Mike
-
We have a mutual friend who likely knows where Fred's files are. I will contact him and let you know.
-
The Cord is a cabriolet, not a phaeton.
-
Post a note on 442.com
-
One with standard FB engine, one with S/C FC engine. Both have titles and are located in the Toronto, Ontario area. Call Eric for details at 905 985-9276 between 9 and 5, Monday to Friday.
-
I presume your not referring to a project car but one which is operable. Let your insurer know what your storage plans are and the value of the car you plan to purchase. Mine would not be comfortable with a the garage across the street, where I don't control the access.
-
Question to reset or not to reset odometer
mike brady replied to Den41Buick's topic in General Discussion
I don't believe that the above response regarding legality is a completely accurate statement. In the Province I live in it is not legal and regulations vary in other Provinces in Canada. If any of the US states are moving towards the type of records kept by the Ontario Registrar of Motor Vehicles, you can expect to identify the odometer reading every time you re-new your plates. With this type of record keeping, an odometer roll back will certainly raise a few flags (at minimum). This may not be an issue for most frame off restorations, particularly not those that are not plated / not driven. If there is any remote chance you will sell this vehicle, you should first research the regulations of the state / province of the buyer. Since this is impossible, you might be better off keeping complete records. -
1936-1937 Cord Coupe built from Phaeton?
mike brady replied to auburnseeker's topic in Auburn Cord Duesenberg (ACD)
My two suggestions are: 1. Go to Auburn IN this Labour Day weekend, it will help you to decide what to do with your Cord; and 2. Of the parts you need, a good steering box will be the hardest to find. Likely not the most valueable part you need but one that does require some searching. I would start now. I have a few trans cases that you can have...if you want to drive to Toronto for them. -
Canadian Tire's hardware stock only caters to home owners these days. Even Home Depot and Lowes has a wider variety. Spaenaur in Waterloo Ontario does have a huge variety but does not stock the rivets Steve needs. I have ordered supplies from both Restoration Specialties and Restoration Supplies (and would continue to do so). The big difference I have found is that Restoration Supplies is much quicker at shipping their products. Bye the way, I have tried having McMaster Carr ship to a US address.......that doesn't work either.
-
McMaster Carr does not ship to Canada. Restoration Supply Co has threaded rivet replacements which is probably what your looking for. Check page 38 of their catalog http://www.restorationstuff.com/pdf/RestorationSupplyCompany.pdf
-
I would not be surprised to learn that there have been many runs. The reproductions I have seen need a lot of work. You might be better off looking for originals. Post in the 810 - 812 section of the ACD forum.
-
Houston couple killed in 1928 Ford Model A near Victoria
mike brady replied to MCHinson's topic in General Discussion
Since I am employed in the traffic safety field, I too read the media report of this unfortunate event. I also looked at the collision location via Google maps. It's unfortunate that the media makes statements on collision causes rather than waiting for professional investigators to report all of the findings. It has been my experience that the media actually creates mis-information, by not waiting for all the facts. I'm not about to add to the speculations but I do suggest that there were likely multiple factors which contributed to why this collision occurred and also multiple factors as to why the collision resulted in fatalities. As the seat belt discussion continues, I suggest that those involved consider that there are often multiple contributing factors to why collisions occur. To presume that there is a constant, single contributing factor is unwise and not supported by collision data. -
I suggest that the previous posts (pro's included) have missed the full scope of a full interior restoration. Full restoration includes all the previous work mentioned + lubricating and repairing all window mechanisims, while the panells are off. Repairing, plating and lubricating the seat track. Replating the interior handles and restoring the dash.
-
Remember the Vega with it's silicon impregnated steel sleeved engine.
-
Ran great when parked, needs TLC (photo of the day)
mike brady replied to auburnseeker's topic in General Discussion
Include it in your purchase agreement.....it may actually run