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OK, to end this story, so to speak….the condenser on my car failed. At some point, the points burned. So, while I was able to get 6 volts to distributor, the spark was next to nothing.
No explanation for the low voltage reading at the switch, after rechecking everything is fine.
The distributor has been put on a distributor test machine and is now set up correctly with new points and condenser.
Car is running great.
Randy, I’m confused about your question. The shutters ARE the thermostat, they’re controlled by a heat sensitive bellows that bolts into the top tank of the radiator.
If the radiator has been changed and no longer has this control, then your only solution is to block the shutters open and leave them like that.
The shutters on my 43 are blocked open, I’ve driven it like that summer and winter and had no issues.
I’d also suggest taking a freeze plug the outside diameter of your upper radiator hose, drill a 5/8″ hole in it, and insert it into the upper end of the hose. This will slow down the water entering the top of the radiator, and keep the radiator from overflowing when you suddenly reduce rpm of engine. I know some might say that’s crazy, but my car would overflow if I took foot off pedal at speed, the plug solved that issue totally.
Probably manufactured by Sonnedecke….interesting color for sure…..thanks
Haartz has a green topping in the Stayfast/Haartz cloth line, is that the one you’re using?
I’m not aware that there’s a woven dark green topping available, but you must have something in mind.
Interesting project, thanks for update!
Two of my old car buddies immediately said “corrosion”…..we’ll see. It’s a very slow paced old car shop so it might take a little time to find out what he runs into, but will update when I know.
Thanks dc
I like the color, it’s different and I thought it was black too! But now see from reflection on back fender it’s not.
Not to nitpick, but why aren’t undersides of front fenders painted? Is this just a test fit?
What color interior and top are you going with? That’s going to be as, or more, important than the body color….
Wow, car looks great! After all the wondering, your color choice is very nice and will make quite a handsome car!
I do have some advice on the upholstery, since I do trim work as a hobby, and once did it professionally until I got back into the Engineering profession.
Do NOT let your upholstery guy use foam for the seats. For a while, foam would last OK since there was an additive that was added for longevity. Unfortunately, the Government discovered the additive causes cancer, so it was banned. Now, when you buy foam wholesale, it’s “8 year foam” or “10 year foam” and so forth.
This is fine for throw away furniture, but NOT for our classic cars.
If one doubts this, look under your LazyBoy recliner and see all the little pieces of foam, as it slowly disintegrates.
On this Pierce, the springs should be individually wrapped, then use horsehair and cotton.
I’d also advise that, particularly on the driver’s seat, go VERY light with padding. There’s not much room to start with for a “today size” driver. I’m just about ready to pull the backrest springs out of my car so I have room to drive, my legs are just too cramped.
You will need a lot of wire-on made in your leather to finish this car, Enfield Restorations used to do this, it’s now done by:
“AAM automotive Aircraft and Marine specialty trim, purchased the equipment from Enfield Restorations and is up and operating in the Spec Tech incubator complex in Weyerhaeuser WI. Located conveniently between our Bruce and Cameron operations contact our office or call Cory Cook at 715 520 3776. All of your custom wire-on and hidem and specialty trim made with your hides for exact match, fast turnaround and fair prices.”
It’s more expensive than it was with Enfield, but it’s worth it for the correct wire-on.
If your upholstery guy has any questions, feel free to have him call or email me, I’ll be glad to help.
Thanks, of course it is a ’31.
Voltage at battery good. Did the jump directly to coil. Gas in carb. Spark at distributor. Even put a few drops of gas in 4 cylinders and tried to start. Still did not run.
We loaded it up and took it to a friend’s shop who specializes in early cars. My ’37 Cord phaeton was already there, so at least I know where to go to visit some of my collection!
It’ll be interesting to see what he finds, has to be something simple, but I worked on it for hours and couldn’t get it to run. That car has never done that to me, it’s been a reliable ride for over 30 years.
Thanks for all the suggestions….
Did he say that it was going to be available to order by Hershey? Or just a sample by Hershey?
I ordered a copy of the 1931 parts book from the AACA library. I’ve gone through it twice, and can find NO mention of a front floor mat.
So, that seems to be a dead end, unless I’ve totally missed it, or someone has a different parts book.
I have the mat on my work table, and next week plan to do a very detailed drawing and discuss with vendor out west who can make.
Kirk, you’re on my list now, thanks, yes, that’s a beautiful 43 you have….
My understanding is that the car had some condition issues. Did anyone here inspect the car at the auction?
GBF-32-33 on the Green Field for me, I just tell people to remember Great Big Fellow!
Camp out in a small travel trailer on the field, and usually bring a bunch of stuff to sell.
David Coco Winchester Va.
I don’t think it affected the production line, so doubt it will be any factor in availability.
The damaged area was contained, and the injured person is doing OK.
The above sentence paraphrased from Eric Haartz, I was in touch with him yesterday…
The “Incredible” cleaner sounds great, but I just did an Internet search and it seems to be out of stock everywhere.
Do you have a supplier that you can recommend? thanks dc
I “clear my cash” every time I buy or work on a car!
Oh, wait, you stated “cashe”, which I believe is “cache” in computer speak.
Nice looking convertible coupe on the HCCA site, as mentioned….
Randy, my fan blades are steel. Merlin has a good selection of Model 43’s, it might be interesting for you to take a short trip and to inventory the fan blade finish on his cars….!!
My fan on Model 43 shows no sign of ever being plated….
I don’t have a copy of parts book for 1931. I think the AACA library has one, will get a copy…
AS we get older, we all have stories.
I was at the San Francisco airport, I used to travel a lot for the food company I worked for, in fact, all over the world, and parts of Georgia.
Standing in line for boarding, which of course is boring as it gets, I turned to the lady behind me and made some inane comment. We started talking, and she asked why I was in California. Well, I said, I’m working in Sacramento, there’s a Crystal Creamery there that my company bought, and I’m doing a complete renovation of the plant.
She was semi-interested, and as we talked, I mentioned the absence of rain in the area, and how all the grass around the plant had turned brown. Being from Louisiana, and living in Virginia, it may be difficult to understand, but I’m used to lots of rain and lots of green.
She told me that that’s why it’s called Golden California, the brown grass looks gold in all the sunlight. Wow, I never thought of that. And, I think, she was saying it tongue in cheek.
We finally got to the point in our conversation that I had to introduce myself. Hi, David Coco, she said hi, Jean Schulz. I smiled, and, having grown up with the Peanuts strip, said something like “oh, like the Peanuts fellow”. She smiled back and said, yes, I’m his widow…..
She was a delightful conversationalist, and I like this memory….
I realize this is a silly and meaningless question, did the red ’34 convertible sedan come out of Michigan about 35 years ago?
I have in my files a picture of a car that looks just like that, it was for sale in the 1980’s and I almost bought it….silly me. That was back in the days when you had to put a picture in an envelope and mail it to the interested party. Hard to believe we survived, isn’t it?
Just curious…..
