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Mika,

The biggest problem I’ve fought in water pumps is not the bearings,

but the shaft and the seal.On my 1915 Overland “6” I rebuilt the pump

using stainless steel for the shaft.I know better than tightening the

packing nut too much.250 miles later the soft stainless steel was galled

and the endless drips began.A Model A I owned suffered the “drips”.I finally layed out the big bucks for a modern seal job.One less problem.

My 37′ Studebaker President has a similar pump to a Pierce and will be off to the pump doctor for modern seals.

I know they worked when new and it’s not rocket science,but pumps always

drive me nuts.

Tony Costa

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I met up with this very car(1925 33 Derham convertible cabriolet)on the

street in Los Alamos,Cal. I was passing through on an Auburn,Cord ,Duesenberg Tour.I was informed that it was for sale for $97K It appeared to be in fine shape.The non-stock front bumper is the most interesting

20’s one I’ve ever seen.It appeared to be a rubber bladder filled with

air or liquid to absorb a blow.It was shaped like no other bumper made

at that time.

Tony Costa

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Mika,

I have stock engines and drivetrains.Transistor ignition was added to one

(for better starting?)Interiors are original style,but material is questionable.The ’35 has oversize tires and metallic paint(Studebaker

production available in 1932,by 1935 Chrysler and others offered it).A P.A. could be obtained in any color,but P.A. clientel were conservative

and unlikely to order such a color(unless she was a madam).Some electrics

have been changed.Neither are operating on the automatic choke.

Maybe my comment on originality was in error.I’m straining to find shortcomings.

The point is,we can drop the same amount restoring our cars as the rare

and extremely desireable.But we will only get a fraction of what they will

get back.Know what you are in for and act accordingly.I have great affection for my cars and they will drive with the best luxury cars of they’re time(internationally).

Yes,a Duesenberg would pull away from a Pierce,but it is not sweet to drive like a P.A.However,If working out your muscles is a priority,the

Big D might be the way to go!With poor roads and low speed limits,performance was measured differently than today.

Tony Costa

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Mika,

I’ll start taking pictures of my interior as soon as possible.When they’re done,I’ll make contact with you here.

Tony Costa

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Dear Mika,

I have a 1934 836A 5 pass. sedan and a 1935 845 5 pass. sedan like yours.Both are old restorations and were rebuilt with driving in mind,

not originality.However,alot is correct about them.They wouldn’t have

covered me with glory at Temecula,but there were not anything like them there.They would have been like missing links.I can’t imagine any of them

restored to the level of the distinguished high dollar cars I saw at

the meet.I believe the club lists about 13 845 5 pass sedans and an equal

number of 836A’s in existence(double that and you have a realistic

number worldwide?).I’m not good at taking pictures and have never mastered sending them over the internet,but will try to accomodate you.

Tony Costa

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Mika,

I just purchased a 1935 P.A. 845.I went to my 1st P.A. Society Meet to

celebrate that fact.The meet was FANTASTIC.The generousity and fellowship

extended to a green member is a real credit to the Society.The 35’s there

were generally 12 cyls. or convertibles.I believe one came over a thousand miles to get there.I took some pictures but probably not detailed ones.Is there any detail you need that stands out?

Tony Costa

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I think I saw the car for sale at Casa De Fruita on California Highway 152 near Holister/Gilroy,at a car sales facility 5(?)years ago.They were proud of it!I don’t think the sales place is still there.

Tony Costa

Westwood

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I have a 1934 836A.It has an early electronic ignition system(20 years old?).The car starts up well;doesn’t overheat.When it cruises it’s fine,but upon moderate to heavy acceleration the engine sounds

like it has swallowed a bunch of castanets.Learned

mechanics have not given me answers,though tell me nothing major is going on.

Tony Costa

Westwood,Cal.

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Harrah’s car had wheel discs over the wheels.The illustration in auto traders has none.Must be some

upper-scale hubcap theives on the loose!

Tony Costa

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You must have a strong sphincter and a pre-crash hoard,

before requesting a price for this important car!

Tony Costa

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