ARTICLE ON THE 1ST ANNUAL GLENN PRAY AUTO SHOW

On Friday evening June 11th, there were 22 Auburns and Cords displayed under the driller at the Leake Auction Site, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There were four, (Corvair powered) 8/10 Cords. One 1936 Cord, one 1936 Auburn, one, 874 Auburn Dual Cowl Phaeton (one of eighteen built) one Duesenberg, one Auburn Speedster on a Rolls Royce chassis and one Auburn Speedster with a Viper engine and drive train. Then there were two 1932 Auburn Speedsters, and 10 more Auburn Speedsters. You talk about something to see: this was it. A report was given to us that the 600 cars in the auction were great, but the real car show was outside, under the Tulsa Expo Driller.

Dean Kruse and his family came out and visited with Glenn Pray for about 30 minutes. They told him they wanted a picture of him and his cars, autographed, for placement in their museum.

On Saturday morning there were 40 cars at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Factory, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. There was a line of Auburn Speedsters that went from one end of the factory to the other, parked side by side. Across from them were 7 of the Cord 8/10's. And of course, we had 10 of the kit cars sitting out by Elm Place to draw the people in. There were around 300 people thru the factory that morning. The Broken Arrow and Tulsa papers came out to cover the story. The Broken Arrow Mayor Richard Carter came out and picked out his favorite Auburn, Cord and Kit cars.

Saturday evening 112 people attended the Awards Banquet. The Broken Arrow School System catered the meal. After dinner, the silent auction items were sold to the high bidders.

The Awards were given for the Farthest Distance from the North, East, South, and West for each group. The South Auburn went to Dr. & Mrs Randall Northcut, from Longview, Texas, 750 miles. Auburn North to Paul Onsrud, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, 875 miles. Auburn East to Myrna & Jim Schild, Columbia, Ill 400 miles. Auburn West to Joe Kerker, Sand Springs, Oklahoma. 25 miles. The Cord Awards went to: For Cord North to Art Maimbourg, Sand Spring, Okla, 25 miles. Cord West to Wil Miles, Orange, Calif, 1431 miles, (And drove on to Memphis, Tenn. and back to Calif). Cord East to Tom Norman, Signal Mountain, Tn, 750 miles. Cord South to Felix De Geyter, Broken Arrow, Ok 2 miles. Kit Car Awards: North to Jim & Diane Fonzo, Wichita, Kansas, 200 miles in a 27 Bugatti. Kit South to Ben Miller of Norman, Okla. 135 miles in his GT40. Kit west to Gordon & Jane Burba, Moore, Okla. 110 miles in their 64 Austin Healy, and from the east Arley Owens, Owasso, Okla 25 miles in their 39 Jaguar.

The Mayors Awards went to Dwayne and Alice Winkler, Bartlesville, Okla for their 866 Auburn Speedster. Art Maimbourg received the Mayors Award for his Cord 8/10, and Earl Laney of Broken Arrow received the Mayors Award for his Excalibur.

Then the fun began. The door prizes were given away. There were Auburn ID Plates, Auburn Hubcaps, Auburn and Cord Sales info, and many more items, that Glenn and Felix supplied and other items that where given to us.

We hope everyone received something to take home.

Glenn Pray was the speaker, and told some of his stories, of when the cars broke down, ran out of gas, and all the other trails and tribulations that you go through owning these fun cars.

After Glenn's speech the Documentary "PRAY'S PASSION" was shown. Dr Matt Jenkins, of the Cameron University, who made the Documentary, was there to show it. He is to receive an Award from the University for the Documentary in the next few weeks. Over 50 copies of the Documentary were sold during the show.

Some of the group went to the LaQuinta Conference Room afterwards for a drink and fellowship.

On Sunday, seven of the cars went to downtown Tulsa to the Brady Historic District and displayed their cars and roamed around.

Other people that came to the show were: Dr. Merlin Mauk, Sacramento, Calif, he's an ORIGINAL OWNER AND STILL HAS HIS 1966 CORD #62, with over 106,000 miles on it. Mike Phillips, Tulsa, Samco Cord #3, Ed Stiles, Sallisaw, Okla., Auburn Speedster, Leon & Francis Campbell, Bartlesville, Ok #66 Auburn Speedster, Herb Krombhoz, Cincinnati, Ohio Cord Prototype #4, Jim Kostakis, Licking, Mo. 866 Auburn Speedster. Gene Breece, Lubbock, Texas Cord #72, Mike and Marla Sweeney, Okla City, Cord #46, Ed McKinzie, Lubbock, Texas, James R. Solomon, Middletown, Ind. Cord #11, John Kerkhoff, Somis, Calif Cord #16, and Brad & Joanie Videen with their Viper Powered Speedster, Bob Lorenz Longview, Texas brought Auburn Speedster #SP1, Keith McNeal, Owasso Ok 851 Auburn, Joe Smith, Broken Arrow, Okla 36 Cord. Dyrck VandeHagen, Broken Arrow, Okla 32 Auburn Speedster, Alex and Diane Hamilton, Okla City. And Joe Mirro from Chicago, looking for a Cord 8/10. Glen Simke, Enid Okla is an Original Owner of his Auburn 866 Speedster, started out for the show and had car trouble and had to turn around. Glen we missed you at the show, but we'll see you next year.

Monday, I went down to see Glenn and see how he was feeling. He had been busy all weekend signing autographs and enjoying the people and cars. He said, "That was the greatest weekend I've had in 35 to 40 years." I don't think we can top that.

THANKS to those of you who came. I hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as Glenn did. The reservations have already been made for May next year. A special Thanks to the Dr. Doug Pray and the Pray family for all the help putting this show together.

I'd like to see everyone there.

For information on the Documentary "PRAY'S PASSION" or membership to the Glenn Pray Auburn/Cord Group, call Felix De Geyter, 918 251 3500 or e-mail felixdegeyter@yahoo.com Documentaries are $20 plus $7.50 S&H, available in VHS or DVD, and dues are $15 annually Via E-mail or $20 via US Mail. Website address is Glenn-Pray-Cord-Group.com

Mailing address is 2011 S. Cedar, Broken Arrow, Okla 74012

Thanks
Felix De Geyter

November 2004

Trip to Auburn

On Labor Day weekend we went to Auburn, Ind for the Big A.C.D. Show. We took the Auburn Speedster (#40 of the 138 built by Glenn Pray). There were approximately 30 2nd generation Auburn Speedsters in the park on Saturday.

There were four of the Glenn Pray Speedsters, and the rest were from other manufactures or kits. They had 300 to 400 ACD cars in the park and in the parade. It took almost 2 hours to run all the cars from the park to the Town Square. There they were displayed for the balance of the afternoon. There sure were a lot of pretty ACD cars.

The Kruse Auction also was going on that weekend. The Auction covers 480 acres, so if you want it, it was there if you could find it. The size of the Auction was very over whelming.

There weren't any Cord 8/10's at the show this year, but I know that we will have several there next year. The Auburn Trip was will worth the time and money.

We have located 48 of the 97 Glenn Pray Cords built. The list of Samco's is growing. The Auburn Speedster list has increased to 27 cars. If you know of an Auburn or Cord owner that hasn't heard of the Glenn Pray Group, have them get in touch with me.

Visitation Of Cord #10

My Wife (Patty) and I made a trip to Hawaii to visit Rick Burke and his Cord #10. This Cord lived in Tucson, Arizonia for many years, in a pole shed. Number 10 now lives in Kaneoke, Hawaii, on the east side of Oahu. The view is great, overlooking the bay. Rick plans to have the Cord finished by June 2006. It is now drivable, but needs chrome, paint, and carpets. It's a very nice complete car.

Glenn Pray Auburn/Cord Car Show 2005

The Glenn Pray Car Show will be held May 13- 15 2005, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Tours of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Company will be available.

The Car Show and Parade will be held on Saturday 14th. Glenn will be the Parade Grand Marshall. Awards Banquet will be on Saturday evening with Glenn Pray.

The Holiday Inn South, 2600 N. Aspen, Broken Arrow, Okla 74012, will be the Host Hotel. Rates $59 Phone 918 258 7085
25 rooms are held under Auburn/Cord Group.


For Further Information contact Felix De Geyter, Home: 918 251 3500, cell: 918 812 4070, E-mail: felixdegeyter@yahoo.com

Visitors

We had two couples that came in from Norway, and London to visit the ACD factory and buy a few parts. Glenn still has some 300,000 pounds of parts left, for sale.

New front emblems $85.00

Tail Light emblems 40.00

Glass Tail light lens 55.00 each

Glenn Prays Documentary "Pray's Passion" 20.00
DVD & VHS Plus S & H 7.50

Glenn Prays Playroom 1992 This is of Glenn in his museum, filmed by Josh Malks, and Don Mates DVD only 20.00
Plus S&H 7.50

Glenn Pray Car show dash plates June 2004 5.00

Cord 8/10 Serial number and ID Plates 40.00

(We have found a few)

New Engine turned dash plates for the G.P. Cord 8/10 will be available soon. We have to place an order for 25 dash plates at one time. If you would like to have one please let me know. Cost is Approximately $250.00 each.

Glenn Pray will be 79 on the 23rd of Dec, 2004. Send him a card .

His address is ACD Company 122 S. Elm Pl. Broken Arrow, Okla 74012

Lets Plan to have a Big Car Show in May 2005. Make your plans NOW.

You can order the above parts by sending the order to Felix De Geyter, 2011 S. Cedar, Broken Arrow, Okla 74012. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 918 251 3500, cell # 918 812 4070, or email felixdegeyter@yahoo.com

Thanks for your support in the Glenn Pray Auburn/Cord Group, memberships are $15 a year via e-mail, $20 via U.S. Mail

I know of one Cord 8/10 , two Samco's and One Speedster that are for sale. If interested, contact Felix.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas. I'll send more info on the Car Show in January 2005.

Felix De Geyter

UPDATE - March 2005 Newsletter from Felix

The Glenn Pray Car Show on May 13 - 15, 2005 at Broken Arrow, Oklahoma is coming together. Looks like we will have a great turn out. On Friday May 13, we will have tours of the ACD Company, and dinner at a local restaurant. We will also have a Swap meet on Friday, so dig out your extra parts and turn them into cash. Saturday is the Rooster Day Celebration and the Parade at 10 am. We will meet at the Holiday Inn South at 9 am and parade over to the parade site. Glenn Pray is the Parade Grand Marshall, and we will carry the Miss Chick contestants. We need 20 Auburn Speedsters for the Miss Chicks, and 5 other cars for the dignitaries. Let me know if you can help. On Saturday evening we will have an Awards Banquet with Glenn Pray.

The Holiday Inn South, 2600 N. Aspen, Broken Arrow, Okla, 74012, will be the host hotel. We have 25 rooms reserved at $59 per night. Phone number is 918 258 7085. The rooms are under Auburn/Cord Group.

We have leads on two more 8/10 Cords, and are following them. Another Samco has been added to the list. We have one 874 Auburn Dual Cowl Phaeton, and its For Sale $48,500. One Glenn Pray 8/10’s is For Sale, and one 68 Samco. If interested contact Felix De Geyter 918 251 3500.

We’ve received information sheets from Bill Wood, showing how to R & R the front Axles, and new part numbers, on the 8/10’s, and information on installing an oil filter that you can get too. If interested contact Felix for the info sheet or a CD.

The Engine Turned Dashes will be ready to ship around the 15th of March.

Membership lists were mailed out to all members of the Auburn/Cord Group. If you paid your dues and didn’t get one, let me know.

ITEMS FOR SALE

Samco Towel bars, (could be cut down for the 8/10’s)
These are the Center square bars on the bumper,
They are original stock and need to be plated ----- $35 each

Center Hub Caps for the Mag Wheels on the 8/10’s ------ $55 each
Plus $3 S & H These are New. (2 Sets left)

Center Hub Caps for the Mag Wheels on the 8/10’s ------ $30 each
Plus $3 S & H These are new but not perfect

8/10 Tail light Glass lens ---------------------------- $55 each

Original 8/10 Cord Sales Brochures (Blue) ------------- $40

Cord 8/10 ID Plates (never used) ---------------------- $40

Auburn 866 & 874 ID Plates (Available April) ---------- $40
If you need or want one of these, we only have orders for 5
And its looks like a one time run, let me know if interested

Pray’s Passion Documentary DVD ------------------------ $20 plus S&H 7.50
Pray’s Playroom DVD 1992 (Glenn’s Museum)------------ $20 Plus 7.50

Available March 15th
Cord 8.10’s Engine Turned Dashes ------------------ $250 plus s&h $12
Samco Cord Engine Turned Dashes (Early Samco) ----- $250 plus S&H
Original Cord Dashes ------------------------------ $250 Plus S&H $12

Membership to the Glenn Pray Auburn/Cord Group is $15 sent via e-mail or $20 via U.S. Mail. If you are receiving this Newsletter via U.S. Mail and have an e-mail address, please let me know. It sure makes it easier to send it via E-mail.

Wally Ferrara, has been very helpful in locating parts for the 8/10 Cord. He sent me an e-mail that the instrument switches for the Cord 8/10’s can be found on www.mystudebaker.com item 1558720 $40 each Phone # 352 472 9369

Please let us know ASAP if you are coming to The Car Show May 13-15. Its hard to cook for an unknown number. Home phone 918 251 3500, Cell phone 918 812 4070, e-mail felixdegeyter@yahoo.com

Thanks

Felix De Geyter