I remember Marlin, and still communicated with him from time to time. He was an avid Facebook follower, and shared similar political views with me. My best memory was Marlin arriving at a national meet many years ago. He car was filled with happy young children, potties, playpens and an aura of familial happiness seldom seen in a club of historically older people. Another club member, who also drove a “66” looked into the big touring car and was seemingly shocked by all of the paraphernalia it carried.
Amazingly enough, I ran the NAPA part number through NAPA, and it comes back 36-38 Pierce Arrow Model 1601. $45.00 and change. Get a set while you can
Could this be John Newberry’s old car? It looks like a nice car
Does the transmission you are looking for have the numbers 4220 stamped into the case on one side, and a fan like stamping on the other?
I have a repo archer from Blonder, I believe. I would probably sell it, seeing mine is fine, and hopefully it won’t break. Call me. I am assuming ’36 is the same
I am glad you have found what seems to be a very nice car. Can you tell us its history?
With all due respect: may I apologize for my use of the word “ass”. I had a point to make, and I made it, and my position stands. As for the 2000 meet, you may have expressed some notion of need for its occurrence: however, Freddy Tycher was the larger than life impetus needed to create the extravaganza that resulted. Jimmy Sandoro, with all his influence in Buffalo, was the frosting on this ten layer cake of the most impressive auto show that I, as a humble third party co-chair helped effect. I meant no caustic everlasting cast to your behaviour, but quite frankly, get involved or leave the hardworkers alone
Brooks, I am quite tired of your non productive pontificating. You want to see a meet, get off your ass and volunteer your time
As one of the co-chair of the 100th anniversary meet, I cannot begin to explain the amount of work that went into that meet. With Jim Sandoro just having had bypass surgery, we cannot expect anything but advice and assistance from him. Similarly, I am away from that area now, and too old to become involved. One suggestion might be to skip a year , regroup and see if someone else can do the job the following year, or skip the notion altogether and proceed to areas where an effective group can run a meet.
No, this is a real car. It belonged to Ted Fosgate when I first joined the PAS. It had been through a number of owners before John Steckbeck really ironed out all the mechanical issues. The fake ones have the rear doors hinged like a sedan, both door handles are together in the middle. My car is body number 6,, I forgot the number of Bob’s car
This was Bob Sands car also. He had over $300,000 in the car and restoration. It is an incredibly well done car, typifying Bob’s love of town cars
Those cars are from Bob Sands’ estate. Any info call me 585 739 2917
For the first time in 58 years, I am unable to attend Hershey. A close family member has been diagnosed with a life threatening medical condition. If you think I may have a part you could use, call me: 585 739 2917, or email me [email protected]. I do have a lot of stuff, I welcome any call.
First of all, after going to Hershey for 58 years, you would think I could spell Hershey properly. Second of all, I could also leave my phone number: 585 739 2917
ConRel in the Albany/Schenectady area repaired my generator (1936). They even had new regulator/cutouts in stock (same as on some tractors). This is a big shop, and the people are nice: 518 356 1646
As I told Ed Minnie, Bob passed on Tuesday evening from hospice, at the Erie County Medical Center. The wake will be at Lombardo Funeral Home, on Abbot Road, next Thursday night. The service will be the next morning at 10am, at the funeral home. (South Buffalo). Bob and I have been friends for over 50 years. We have spent hours talking Pierce Arrow, truly he was one of the most Pierce “centered” people I have ever known.
14 years ago, I replaced the points in my ’36 Pierce, my ’47 Cadillac, and my ’58 Cadillac with Pertonix electronic ignition. All my hitchhiking in from closed points, burnt points, etc. ended. My cars start quicker, run better, etc. Some expressed the horrors of non originality. I am not a “wrench” and do not aspire to be one. Problem solved. Give them the distributor number, and they will build you a unit
Yes Peter, thank you. My newest Optima is probably 15 years old, and still working. I sprung for one new one, and the process went very smoothly.
I will be back in Saratoga Springs in the middle of May. Please remind then of what bulbs you need, I have a number of them there
David, where are you located?