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Hi- is there a “featured car” at the tent? Local 1932 for sale, may be able to bring it up if space available, but ?????? David Coco

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Hi- if it is any use, the CCCA states in the judging rules that no points are to be deducted for metallic paint on any Classic built after November of 1927, I know the old saw about what “assume” means, that said, I assume that this specific date is based on good researched information. I see no other reason for it to be so specific in date. Hope this helps. See some of you guys soon, I’m starting to smell the chocolate! David Coco Winchester Va.

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Hi- my Model 43 is not spot welded, Bill. It has a split flange, with a stove bolt and nut on the back or “hidden’ side when it is bolted to firewall, that tightens it to the coil. I found one in my parts bin, now have to go look and see if the correct one is on my car. See ya at the chocolate factory in a couple weeks! best David Coco

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Doing upholstery/trimming, I’ve replaced numerous original tops over the years, though none were Pierce Arrows. In the 1920’s, it seems most tops were a type of oilcloth; that is, they were fabric coated with a rubberized material (the terminology of “oilcloth” might not be quite right for this). This rubberized material could have some grain embossed, and thus you would see short and long grain material on different cars. Basically, it was the period equivalent of vinyl and/or naugahyde.

I like originality, but there isn’t really a good top material substitute for the exact original style. There is grained topping available, easy to install on closed car insert tops, but more difficult to work with on large touring car tops. Most tops I’ve done, from brass cars to the 30’s, have been in Haartz cloth, Stayfast, and they are very attractive,functional, and long wearing. Perhaps someone who judges could say if any points are taken off for this material on a show restoration. Best to all David Coco Winchester Va. [email protected]

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Hi- I do part time upholstery for White Post, they used to do leather covers for springs when Sig Nurstheimer was the trimmer there, but I haven’t heard of them doing covers since then. You can call, W.R. Thompson runs the restoration side of things now, his father Billy runs the cylinder sleeving operation. They would farm it out, as they have me doing early cars (a 1922 Hudson now, and they now rarely do early cars), and another retired trimmer doing the “new” cars they are restoring.

I could do a set for you in a few months, I’m too busy right now. Not looking for work, though, I have another “real”‘ job. Best- David Coco Winchester Va.

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I’ve never tried one, but if you go to an RV dealership, they sell clamp-on front axle shock absorbers. May not look original, but none will. Not an expert, but would think that front end shimmy is a result of other issues. Hi to all. David Coco Winchester Va.

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Wow. Just logged on for the first time in a little while, the new format is great! Super job. David C.

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Hi- yes, I know now that Sue Wiseman is the owner of the Pierce, although the information on the placard may be more recent than my last visit to the museum. The story that I have is that Sue’s father did some trading with Bill Harrah, they were friends in the earlier days and the days of Harrah’s “glory”, and it was privately bartered, not auctioned. I believe the bartering involved another early Pierce that Harrah wanted. The Peerless is actually owned by her brother, I assume as part of the estate division.

Ms. Wiseman’s Pierce is a beautiful car. Thanks David Coco

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Hi- I saw the Coupe in Asheville at the meet, it was stunning. Never saw the convertible coupe, but appears to be equally nice. Wish I could afford one of them, of course if wishes were horses then beggars would ride. Hopefully ride in a Pierce. David Coco

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Yes, Tony, I would agree. Tom Derro’s car (prior to his ownership) was at an exposition at Hershey many years ago with a price tag somewhere around a million. Last I heard on the car out west it was about 1.5 million. Wish that was in my neighborhood to afford, but it’s not even in my country. Would love to have one of these, and like Tom, drive it. David Coco

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HI- this car is in Las Vegas at the Auto Collections, and has been for sale for a while. Another is in the Blackhawk museum, and I think it has been for sale off and on. Another is with Tom Derro and gets driven and shown thanks to him. Is that it, now more show cars out there? I heard a rumor about a 4th car that was hiding somewhere in the southern states, anyone know any more of that story? David Coco

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Hi- I saw it too at Hershey, and inspected it. I would agree that it is a nice car, but in the 18K to 20K range at most. If someone had to have it, 22K tops. IMHO David Coco

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Hi- I have heard that people have taken larger diameter convex glass, and cut it down to fit. Here is a website that has convex glass starting at 4″ diameter and going up by 1″” increments:

http://victorian-frames.stores.yahoo.net/coglci.html

good luck David Coco”

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Hi- thanks George, I will double check it, away from home on the West coast this week so can’t look at it until this weekend. thanks David Coco

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Have a list now, have emailed it to those who requested it, if you do not recieve or wish to recieve please advise. Also found a few things for 36-37 Cord, brass cars (foot rest, exhaust whistle) Will have anything I don’t sell and then some at Hershey, around CG32-34. thanks David Coco

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Hi- made a list in pencil, and still have to find a few things, it is about #2 or #3 on my priority list for this weekend. thanks David Coco

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OK, thanks, will get a list together this weekend and email to you. David

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Hi Lee- thanks for your gracious offer. The project I was working on is just about completed, and I am now working on another close to home project. I will probably be back out in Sacramento sometime in the next couple of months, and will contact you then. Thanks!! David Coco

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Great story Bob. So it would appear that what I saw, also long ago, was the car in the process of assembly, thus the assumption on my part that the post was “removable”. Remember that on my visit, Enrico was not on site to clarify for me; that both cars were there (Merlin’s and Craig’s), so I have no idea which one I was looking at; and lastly, it was when both cars were in the middle of restoration. To me, mystery solved! Sure hate not being at the meet this year. Know everyone will have a great time. David Coco

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Darn, did I let kind remarks slip in somehow? Oh well. I remember looking at Craig’s car (the unrestored phaeton) when Henry Yeska had it for sale. Great car, I just could not afford the cost of ownership. Glad it went to someone who is maintaining it’s originality. Would be interesting to see if that EDL is a removable post car, or if that whole episode is a figmentation of my imagination. Will miss seeing you guys at the meet this year, y’all have fun! David

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