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Cord Replica Creation

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Okay everyone, this is a tall order. In the 70's my dad had a SAMCO Warrior Cord replica. Ever since I saw the pictures I've been obsessed with Cords. I live in North Carolina and have traveled all the way to Pennsylvania to see a real 1937 Cord. I love the old Cord but I must admit, I have a bit more love for the SAMCO Warrior. Anyway, I ship out to Basic training next July and I've been hunting one of these SAMCO Warriors. I found one for $31,000 but there's no way I'll be able to afford that before training.

So down to the big question. I love these cars and would love to let more people experience these beautiful machines. Anyway, what is the process for making a fiberglass replica car? I'm interested because I would like to make a female mold for these cars and be able to reproduce them. Obviously a huge undertaking, but I am interested.
 
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skyreep said:
Okay everyone, this is a tall order. In the 70's my dad had a SAMCO Warrior Cord replica. Ever since I saw the pictures I've been obsessed with Cords. I live in North Carolina and have traveled all the way to Pennsylvania to see a real 1937 Cord. I love the old Cord but I must admit, I have a bit more love for the SAMCO Warrior. Anyway, I ship out to Basic training next July and I've been hunting one of these SAMCO Warriors. I found one for $31,000 but there's no way I'll be able to afford that before training.

So down to the big question. I love these cars and would love to let more people experience these beautiful machines. Anyway, what is the process for making a fiberglass replica car? I'm interested because I would like to make a female mold for these cars and be able to reproduce them. Obviously a huge undertaking, but I am interested.
1st you have to have something to make the mold from. If you can talk someone into letting them use a $31,000 car as a model, well you should be selling something. :thumbup:

Thanks for your service. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Bob
 
#3 ·
The Samco was a downsized Cord replica. I think it was 5/8th scale. The molds were purchased in the mid eighties by a guy here in Tucson. I made some parts out of the molds for him, for guys who needed to make repairs. I will check to see if he still has the molds, or is reproducing parts from them.
 
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