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Mr. Scorah,

What you said is true of most two wheel brake systems. I have a

large 1910 auto that had the misfortune to have a wreck with a

police car in 1961. Back then they were able to locate a frame.

Hydraulic brakes with a power assist unit soon were put on her. The

moral of the story: The nut behind the wheel is the most important

item on a safe antique car, and brake upgrades are a wise investment.

Tony C.

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Congratulations on finding such a great car. They were “King of the

Road”” in their day and built to cheat the assault of time. If they

could only talk beyond the emotions they stir in those that experience

them. Are you going to share this one at Pebble Beach like you did with

your 1909 Pierce-Arrow Model 24T?”

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100+ year old cars that have passed the test of time and whose

bodies are composed of various amounts of wood and metals that

oxidize, should not be stigmatized by efforts of their owners to

faithfully replicate the bodies. The downright replicated is

another story. I have a one of a kind chassis that sold for the

price of a P-A. The craftsmen required to bring this car back

from the dead are dying off or are unavailable due to their

exclusive employment by wealthy collectors with large holdings.

Should I throw a bucket seat on the 145″ wheelbase car and pass

it off as a speedster(the factory made one for the owner)? Ed’s

advice to seek expert knowledge can’t be beat as long as you

locate the right expert.”

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Karl,

What years are your product correct for?

Tony

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Boyce motometers are the gold standard of period temperature gauges.

They are simple, accurate, and rebuildable. They can be tested on

your stove in a pan of water. The only reason to have an electric

modern gauge invading your period interior is if you can’t see to

your radiator(see an optometrist) or you are planning to try your

luck at Bonneville Raceway.

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John,

Thank You for your efforts to make it possible to keep Pierce-Arrows

on the road. You also should be honored for fattening up the PAF’s

bottom line,thereby advancing the goals of The Society.

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It’s a great honor for Roger and the Club!

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Buy it! Think of all the conversations you could start with it.

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A hearty thanks to Ben Oakes, Bill Crumrine and all their foot soldiers.

I’ll never forget the Alamo, the boat ride through downtown San Antonio,

the largest restaurant(by far)this elderly member has ever eaten at in

his life! The LBJ Ranch and Park were beautiful and The Pacific War

Museum is a must see. It was great to see so many first time and younger

faces. The afterglow of the Meet has me preparing my ’34 836A for a parade this weekend. Without the dedication of Ben and Bill and their

supporters, I’d probably be in a rocking chair on the back porch!

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Restoration Supply Company sells water pump grease by 14oz cans. The

2011 catalog I’m looking at lists it as calcium grease, NLGI #4. Ideal

water pump lubricant. LUB003 $9.50(2011 price). Phone: 1-800-306-7008.

http://www.RestorationStuff.com

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Yikes! Kill them before they multiply!

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Just after I inserted my foot in my mouth, I spied a 1928 original

Packard on E bay sporting a dilapidated red radiator hose. Thanks for

not being disrespectful, David. My comment is only off a couple of

decades.

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Ask Restoration Supply Company(800-306-7008). The owners have a great

restoration shop and have a handle on authenticity. My bet is that red

rubber was done around 1914.

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Drooling on 50+ Pierce-Arrows in 5 days is hard work. Thank goodness,

Bob Jacobsen and his trusty Nor-Cal P-A Members threw in side trips to

a new Disney Family Museum (his Daughter’s tribute to their Dad), and

a mansion with huge gardens patterned after English and Irish ones the

Master had observed on trips. A head gardner and 114 volunteers keep up

the place volunteers receive 8 months of training and half fail to pass

the course. My guest said that Filoli surpasses Henry Ford’s Mansion by

far and the 70 degree weather was delightful. The Mickey Mouse Club

Song is still rattling around in my head. “Who’s the leader of the gang

that’s made for you and me? M I C … K E Y…M O U S E! “”.”

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I’ve had house loans that were less than the cost of a Featherlite

and was shocked when I read the plate that stated the weight of the

trailer. It was about the same as my Interstate(which I am very happy

with).Truth be known…I lust for a Featherlite, but the Scottish blood

in me would torture me for not buying the less expensive trailer and

putting the difference towards a new paint job on those neglected

relics I hoard.

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The body does look American to me. It looks to be from an earlier car

that was transplanted on to a newer chassis. This was an infrequent

practice. Judging from the price, somebody is deeply in love with this

car. Come to think of it, The windshield doesn’t look American, but that

could have been altered at the time of the assembly.

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The 1913 48HP touring is one of two left(there’s a potential one also

in the form of a chassis). It would cost about $450,000 to produce a

Pebble Beach winning restoration on a car of this caliber. This car will

cruise all day at 55-60MPH. With it’s 4 speed and 525 cubes, it will

embarrass newer Pierces on mountain passes. At $341 K, the price that

similar 48HP Packards of its age were bringing 15 years ago, Its a very

good buy. A comparable 1913 48HP Packard would bring $550K to $725K. To

this car’s credit, it looks like it could return to Pebble Beach with a

little prep. Eric Rosenau had a reputation for not “over restoring” cars,

and did a great job on this one.

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I met Tom Lester at Art Austria’s Auction in 1971. He had a gorgeous

woman on his arm, that I assume was his wife. He manufactured the

Lester Tire that my Pierce-Arrow was so happy to wear. No more was

she embarrassed to be seen in Firestone Mud and Snow tires that would

cup and wear out prematurely(the only new tires available at the time

of her restoration).I still prefer Lesters when I can find them.

On one of Rodney Flournoy’s legendary Tours, Tom Lester flew out in

a private plane. The 1913 Peugeot(a 75+MPH big car)was sent by a truck

with a crew. A strong wind came up with some moisture. Lester didn’t

stay very long and left on his plane. The Peugeot, one of my favorite

brass era cars, left the next day without a California mile on it.

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I knew this hobby drives people to drink! Maybe the alcohol content

in the gas encourages the thirst?

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In 1910, $8,250 would have bought a new 8,250 square foot house.

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