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The one in the pictures that has no back will fit your car, though it has been modified.

Let me know when you decide, as I’ve had other interest in these manifolds and was holding for your decision.

Thanks David C.

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I’ve contacted a couple of companies about making a run of at least 10 mats, but so far no one has given me a quote.

I sent them much more detailed drawings and still no word.

The “modern” method of reproducing this mat involves getting a 3-D electronic drawing, then having a CNC machine work on a large plate to make the mold.

One gentleman has been helping me try to find a manufacturer, if anyone has any ideas let me know. thanks David C.

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When I first read it, I thought they were removing the plaque permanently, then saw that they were taking it off to restore/preserve and it would go back on. Kudos to the developer, at least the building is being saved…

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Syd, I’ve had some issues which kept me from being 100%. Sorry for delay. I just sent you numerous pictures, if you have any questions let me know [email protected]

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back of manifold, no distribution plate

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Syd, it’s [email protected] … I’ll get measurements today, I think both of my “good” ones have been modified.

The manifolds are all identical except for location of water inlet in the side, the earlier ones have inlets about 6 inches or so further forward.

If you need just the outside cover, this is a good one. It has been modified with the inlet moved forward and would fit your car. To be sure, send me a measurement from front of cover to hole center and we can verify. You’d have to either use the distribution plate off your old one, or make a new one.

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On the lower tire “clamps”, aluminum would be fine, as they really don’t hold anything. They’re there as a theft deterrent, with a key and lock. I don’t even think they touch the rim of the tire.

I’d think you’d want something other than aluminum, though, if you plan to chrome them…

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That Cord was a steal at 70K, that’s for sure, unless it was a repro body or modern drive train. I’ve been offered more than that for my unrestored, driving Cord standard phaeton.

The Duesenberg was a “new” body with an original engine and chassis, so that accounts for at least part of the “low” price. As Ed has pointed out to me, provenance for cars is now critical as it relates to value, and rebodied hurts the value.

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I have three extra that are available, if Craig’s does not work for you. The difference in the early and late for 8’s is, as mentioned, inlet hole location.

-one very good cover, no back distribution plate

-one excellent complete, was only on a car for a short time, may have to move inlet

-one complete surface rusty one, condition unknown

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Ed, I can’t find it on Ebay, if you have a link please post it..thanks

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“They probably already know that bolt is wrong or this or that is wrong. They don’t need you to point it out.”

I’m always amazed at the people who come up to my Pierce and say things like “did you know you had a scratch on your rear fender” or “did you know you’re supposed to have a bare headed archer on your car, that one’s incorrect”.

I’ve owned the car 35 years and known the car over 50 years. Yes, I know just about every nut and bolt and scratch and oddball part on the car, thank you very much.

As stated, why pick on a car to the owner? No purpose in it…unless he asks for your specific opinion…

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I’ve been living in Virginia for over 30 years, and my Pierce is still running a single plate…from Louisiana!

When I went to register my ’37 Cord at the DMV, I’d bought some Virginia plates for Year of Manufacture registering. Not knowing better, they were “TH” plates, which is truck for hire.

I also needed to renew my driver’s license for the first time in Virginia. As the lady pulled up my records, she said “uh-oh”. I asked what the problem was, well, she said, you’re registered as a female driver. Huh? It took her over an hour, with three phone calls to Richmond, to get my license to say “male”.

Then, I handed her the TH plates, she took one look and said you can’t register a car with those plates. I looked at her and said “What? You just put me through an hour long sex change operation, and now you won’t take my plates?” She laughed and somehow used them, and I always get told at shows that I have the “wrong” plates on my car….

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I may be the only one confused on this topic, but it sounds like you ran straight Evapo Rust as a coolant in your engine?

I thought Evapo Rust was a one time treatment for rust and corrosion problems, not a coolant. I do see Evapo Rust cleaner and flush for cooling systems, but that says “flush”, or do they make a coolant?

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I’d say the Spencer Tracy roadster picture is a Model 42….

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From the 1931 parts book:

lamp assy. 737258 (for 1931 Model 42 only, lamp assy. for Model 41 is 746585-C, none for Model 43)

lens 737261 (shows for 1931 Model 42 only)

body 737343 (shows for 1931 Model 42 only)

gasket changes A #737381 (shows for 1931 Model 42 only), B #727152 (not listed for any 1931 model)

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Eric had the new top material but it sold out, I know because I actually had ordered 2 yards right after Hershey, it came and had a defect, and he was able to scare up replacement yardage from someone who’d bought extra…because he was out of stock…

He expects to make another run but didn’t say when…

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Well, an interesting car for sure.

It’s been interesting to watch, over the years, the reaction to unrestored cars.

When I bought my first Pierce in 1976, I wish I’d known all about the “original” thing….I had an unrestored 1934 840 sedan from Oklahoma, that was painfully original, but on four flat tires and not running.

True to the time I restored it. Wish I could go back and change that.

The body was so good in the original gray paint that most people thought it was in final primer.

My opinion, this is a nice car, slightly overpriced (reference the John Cislak sedan that’s available, much nicer), but it would be a fun car to use…

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Thank you….this has to do with a clock being repaired….dc

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Just like to see pics of the engine and transmission area, as we discussed, I dream of finding the rest of the car to go with my engine!

It was an interesting Hershey, Richard and I talked about his Stanhope, and I had three other people stop by who own and discussed their single cylinder Pierces.

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