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  • in reply to: Hemmings article on 1933 Silver Arrow #400715

    Years ago, I had a Pierce bike with wooden wheels. At that time, an older gentlemen in west Virginia, Virginia, I don’t recall made tires for these bikes. In my conversation with him, he made some recollections. He said that his parents moved to Jacksonville Florida after WWII. While visiting them shortly after the war, he was touring a junkyard in that area. He remarked that he saw the most unusual Pierce-Arrow. He said this Pierce-Arrow in the junkyard had the spare tires in the front fenders. He seemed too old, and too genuine to be putting me on. Perhaps someone else can relate to this rumor of a junkyard Silver Arrow in Florida.

    in reply to: 1931 Model 43 Club Sedan #400685

    Could this be the Johnson car from the Treasure Coast here in Florida? The colors look right. I see Ed is not a member now. If in fact it is that car, there were some engine issues I believe.

    in reply to: Prestigious meet plaques #400636

    last one. These days, this type of plaque is probably 5 or 6 dollars. Based on the number of cars at meets, it would be an insignificant portion of a meet budget.

    in reply to: Prestigious meet plaques #400634

    another

    in reply to: Prestigious meet plaques #400633

    Liz asked mse to post some pictures of what the nice old meet plaques were like. Bob Sands sent some pictures this am. I will try to post some. Solid brass, beautiful baked enamel finishes

    in reply to: I metallic paint on “Original 25′””” #400620

    A long time ago, past president and chief judge Leo Parnagian told me that ground fish scales were used as the first metallic.

    What I have found for top color, is to use Hartz cloth, but to pipe the top with skived leather close to the color of the car. Both my ’36 and former ’31 were done this way. It looks very pretty, and eliminates (in my opinion) the ordinary look of binding/piping done with the same material as the top.

    in reply to: Great time with PAS members at the PAS Hershey Dinner! #400536

    Great company. The food was very good and priced reasonably.

    in reply to: Authentic Piece or Not? #400471

    I don’t remember receiving one of these, or ever seeing one. It could have been given out at one of the meets that I did not attend, but it seems that I would have recalled that.

    in reply to: HELP at Hershey P-A Tent – PLEASE! #400451

    I will take one of the time spots that are not filled when I get to Hershey on Tuesday. For the rest of you, come on and respond to David. This fellow does more for the club than probably any other person. This work is for the club and museum and not for him. Let’s see some responses here.

    in reply to: Wanted: Radiator Louver Thermostat for 1930 #400426

    the 1930 and 1931 are the totally round ones, not the ones that are flat on top and bottom as on my ’36, right Eddie?

    in reply to: Wheel Locks #400417

    That is very reasonable. I wish I still had my ’31 so I could buy an extra set.

    in reply to: Wheel Locks #400414

    How much are they Paul?

    in reply to: Badge Identification #400404

    What about a truck radiator or chassis or something?

    in reply to: Grill slat finish 1933 #400339

    My ’31 model 42 had painted shutters, in-op when I bought the car. I pulled the radiator out to go through it, and had the shutters plated, and made to work. The difference in appearance of the car with closed, plated shutters is amazing. It is the most beautiful sight! Plate them!-

    in reply to: King Seeley fluid exposure #400335

    These people have some great stuff, especially the Owen-Dyneto regulator replacement. Not a price on anything, though, anywhere.

    in reply to: Bearing failure and high speed driving #400284

    After two engine rebuilds, John Ciselak installed insert bearings in my ’36. From the condition of the babbit bearing replacements in the first two attempts, I really don’t think one can be sure that the babbit being sold is a reliable product. When rod caps are removed, and the babbit is all checked and messed up, what other conclusion can one come to?

    in reply to: 1931 Dual Cowl Phaeton – auction in Denmark #400258

    Not overdrive. My ’31 Model 42 had the carry over 4 speed. There was the creeper gear, gearshift lever left detent, and down. Very noisy and hard to downshift while moving. The ’31 owners manual refers to the unit as the optional four speed transmission.

    in reply to: 1931 Dual Cowl Phaeton – auction in Denmark #400254

    It was an option, I am sure the most expensive of all the wheel options.

    in reply to: 2015 Annual Meet #400174

    Claire and I enjoyed the meet immensely. From the hard tour on Thursday, to the cemetery tour and everything else. Even the banquet which so often presents an ordinary menu: this meal was superb. I particularly salute our new president, Richard for the memorable and swift execution of the Saturday night activities. Thanks to Kevin, Julie and committee for the wonderful planning for the whole week. We had two grandchildren and my oldest stepson Marc, from Thursday through the conclusion and departure on Sunday Morning. I was most touched by the number of people from Brockport who came to visit me, and all of our Pierce-Arrows on Saturday. Sadly, I could not remember some of their names, but this comes as a matter of course at my age. So many nice people admired the cars, and my car seemed to attract so much attention, that at times I was embarrassed, and somewhat overwhelmed. Toward the end, I referred people to the laminated little story that I put together, because I was too hoarse to speak. Even our hotel, which is not the squeaky spic and span facility we would prefer, had the greatest bunch of employees that one could wish for. They strived so hard to please, that it was touching. That along with a great shower, fluffy towels contributed to a great week also. God willing, next year in Texas.

    in reply to: door lock cylinder 1936 #400088

    thank you.

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