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The tires should be mounted to the rim. The rim should be detachable from

the wheel in some manner. You then would require a tool to collapse the

rim inward to free the tire from the rim. Leave the wheel alone. The name

of the tool escapes me. You should be able to find one on Ebay or at a swap

meet. You could call Then & Now Automotive, 781 335 1925 , and they may

have some ideas. They should not be very expensive. I guess I’d call it a

rim splitter?

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I saw Clifton’s grave, thanks to a P-A Meet in Buffalo. Now I’m reading my

recently purchased masterpiece written by Roger Sherman. This lifetime

effort to explain one of Pierce-Arrow’s leading manager’s effect on the

make and the fledgling automobile industry, is sure to be a collector’s

item and has the potential to increase in value. Buy a copy to encourage

Roger to keep putting his efforts towards editing “The Arrow””. Do it today.”

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Greg, Ken, Loki,and other hard workers, brought to us the best of what a

Meet can afford. Thanks for the memories.

Tony Costa

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Don Lee had been a Cadillac Dealer since 1906. He purchased the Earl coach-

builders business in 1919. Young and instantly successful, Harley Earl

got thrown into the deal. At one point they were building 250 cars a year.

1922-1924 Model 33 Pierces had 33 x 5 tires (not sure about 1925, but

balloon tires were coming into vogue). I think the chassis belongs to the

’22 to ’24 period. It works fine for this period. It would be old-fashioned

for 1929. So who in their right mind (wallet) would put drum headlights

on an expensive custom car ordered in 1929?

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Updates usually have styling cues from its earlier composition. Owners had

a sentimental attachment to the car or their bank account. This car screams

a top custom designer and deep pockets. Plato would have used this car as the

peak of perfection in his pursuit of the meaning of truth. The wheels are not

left-overs from an update, and are indicators of its construction date.

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This is the most inspiring custom bodied American car from the mid-

twenties that has taken over my emotions. Did the scrap drives get it?

Can anybody enlighten us about its origins and present status?

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I can only maintain that Ab Jenkins is alive and well in Edgar R. Minnie

II. If only I had reflected harder about why nobody but me had taken Ed’s

kind offer to lap Watkins Glen Race Track in a V12 at all out speed for 3

laps, perhaps my hair wouldn’t have whitened at such a young age! It would

have helped to have disc brakes that day as the brakes had faded away and

the car behaved like a whale in the turns. Ed kind of reminds me of the

Wind In The Willows Toad character who experiences massive behavior changes

when exposed to the power that fine motorcars unleash.

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I think I’m in love. An embarrassing shortage of funds, I now realize why

I shouldn’t have hung out with Rich Arrighi when I was young.

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I use 36×4 1/2 high pressure Lesters on my Pierce-Arrow. I wouldn’t use

any other brand. When I opened the new inner tubes they were so lighter

and skinnier that I put the old Firestones, that looked like they could be

used for body armour, back in. They’re probably older than some of our

members. I had the pleasure of meeting Tom Lester at the Art Austria Auction

(circa 1971). His tires were the best looking available and so was his wife.

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Ed, what do you think of the ’37 coupe price?

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Somewhere I have a picture of one of the Packards with skis attached to the

front wheels.

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Certainly a fine picture. The spotlight must be for spotting rioting

Bolsheviks in the distance.

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Very nice car and you can christen it in Lake Pottawatomi. I look forward

to meeting you and the car.

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Ed,

Now we know what you do in your spare time. I bet I could distribute the

heck out of the “early engine oil” at The Bakersfield Swap Meet starting in a

few days. There’s a great demand for 6% additive, and old cars are addictive

in nature!

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A quiz for the experts out there. What will the 1928 and 1917 auctioned Pierces

bring? I noticed that Bonhams wouldn’t venture a guess on the 1917.

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Maybe Hollywood will pick up this story of 50 years separation, a blond Cord

suffering the indignity of having her vitals snatched from her by uncaring

cretins. A knock on the door and a traveling Cords parts salesman, who only wanted

to make her see better at night, makes her whole again. Tears of anti-freeze

flood the room as curtains close on the scene, and now you know why I’m keeping my

day job.

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It was a nice drive to be with great people and among super attractions. I

appreciate Merlin and Janes With Larry and Jean Smothers’s massive efforts

towards keeping the Society’s lights burning brightly and the welcome mat out.

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I too bought a set of Judd plastic lenses for my ’34. The discoloration

reminds me of the cataracts I just had removed. On a happier note, I was

searching for extra lenses for my ’35 and a fellow sold me a set that were

brand new made in India. I was told a wealthy owner was restoring his V12

and the lenses available weren’t up to his needs. He commissioned 10 sets

to be made for $10K or $20K (eons ago). They are super clear and detailed.

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We all know what free advice is worth, but if I was you, I’d explore if the

present owners of the ’35 open Pierce-Arrows would sell you their restored

car. I would enlist Ed Minnie’s fertile mind in that endeavor. If that didn’t

work out, I’d try to make your car functional to see if it meets your

expectations, and further its sale ability. At this point, a man with your

mountain of old car passion, extensive quality collection, and restoration

experience, doesn’t need my advice. After all, I’m still trying to acquire

my first Simplex!

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Greg,

I was a young man back when I bought those lenses. This is now. Besides,

you didn’t answer my question.

Tony

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