Fenders and Transmission cover

If you look down a post or two, you'll see the work that started on the transmission cover for the Cord. Outside of the bumpers, this piece of bodywork really took the brunt of the hit. Joe had spent a couple hours trying to rebuild the metal to some sort of semblance to the orginal size and shape, but it just seemed like too much damage had occurred.


The change in plans were pretty simple - cut out the damaged metal, weld in new metal, then form the cover to the original design.






This past week Pat began to take the weld-in work that Joe did and form the cover. The results are amazing, as usual. The flat spot on the peak of the cover is where the Cord emblem will go.




Lastly, the fenders on the Cord are truly incredible examples of 1930's metal stamping and fabrication. The design of the beautifully flowing lines have been eludicated far more eloquently than I could do, but the the compound concave and convex curves of the fenders are one of the reasons some restorers decide to replace steel fenders with fiberglass copies -- getting the angles and shape right can be maddening.

But I had Pat -- As you can see for the picture of the transmission cover, and the picture of the front end, he has perfectly restored these fenders to their original fit. The finish is next.

At this point we are ahead of schedule. Hopefully we will get the car to the bodyshop by early March.