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| 1931 Cord L29 Series | ||
| Cabriolet | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,295.00 | |
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 3-5 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 4,320lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 137 1/2 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 60 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Lycoming FD, L-head | |
| Displacement | 298.6 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/4 & 4 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 5.25 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 5.7 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 115@3300 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 33.8 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | Gray iron | |
| Engine Numbers | FDA prefix | |
| Engine No. Location | On plate on curved side of crankcase in line with No. 7 cylinder & engraved into engine support arm on left side just outboard of pump housing. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Duplex | |
| Make | Shebler | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
| Drive | Front wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.84 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.68 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.45 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 11 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Full floating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.8 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Double 1/4 elliptic front leaf spring | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 15 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear wheels | ||
| Size | 15 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tubular and fin | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Wire | ||
| Wheel Mfr | Dayton | ||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | 6 ply | ||
| Tire Size | 18 x 7 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 8 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 5 Quarts | ||
| Cooling System | 22 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Front Differential | See transmission cap | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Full Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 2928720 to 2930153 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 7 | ||
| Digits 1-7: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Plate under carpet near right front door. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Other compression ratios available. | |||
| References | |
| The Cord Front Drive (1929-1932) | Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum 1600 South Wayne Street P.O. Box 271 Auburn IN 46706 (219) 925-1444 www.acdmuseum.org |
| Owner's Manual cord Front Drive L29 | Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum |
| Passenger Car Specifications Model L29 | Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum |
| Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932) | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Automobile Trade Journal January 1931 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |