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I believe that the later Pierces had more swept lining than a Duesenberg

or any other make. Then you add a power system that Rolls Royce and

Hispano-Suiza championed, and you have some of the best brakes in the world.

At 3 miles per hour they don’t engage like mortal cars, but after a short

learning curve you won’t even notice it. I have a ’35 and am very happy with

it. I’m the only one on my block that has one.

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Did you mean don’t buy a trailer with 5 lug wheels? Most of us peons have

trailers with 15″ wheels with 6 lugs that are rated to carry 10’000 lbs.

Depending on the weight of the trailer(10,000 minus the weight of the

trailer equals the maximum weight of the car you’re supposed to haul).It

seems most trailers with the 15″ 6 lug wheels are between 3,500 lbs. and

4,400 lbs. You guys with V 12’s are on the ragged edge of safety with this

set up. What do you go to with heavier cars than 6,000?

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The windshield will fold back towards the driver. It seems the only option for

the top support is to detach it by removing the nut at the bottom or

what ever is anchoring it to what is secured to. If everything fails, purchase

a trailer it will fit in with the top up.

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I saw them sell a 1937 Cord Phaeton in better than average shape for around

$70,000. Stock V8 ’30’s Ford open cars were selling at give away prices. They

were in very good condition. Mecum sold some Broncos and pickup trucks for

substantial prices, though.

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I am in need of 2 round step lights for the ’32 Model 54 Coupe I recently

purchased from a distinguished emeritus member. I require these lights to

illuminate the 20 spears the car is adorned with (many more than Custer

suffered in the battle with the Sioux). This does not include the 11″mini

spears that open and shut the hood vents, cowl vents, and golf bag opening.

If a personal license plate is acquired, it will read: Bling is Good.

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My top guy is staring at a wild fire near him in Chico. I think I’ll wait

out the fire before I contact him about repairing my ripped top. Gene Clarke,

who sold me a wreck of a Westchester Cord in 1968 when I was a college student

is closer yet. He has a Tucker he has owned since 1962, a Westchester Cord,

and a convertible unrestored Cord in harms way. He has 2 buffaloes that

might be hard to place in a shelter. I shed a tear when I think of that

beautiful town of Paradise being wiped off the map. A town of 20,000,mostly

Senior Citizens, has 9 deaths so far. The hospital’s sickest could not be

evacuated, so they were moved to the basement. Part of the hospital was

lost but the were saved. Cal Fire estimates that they have it 5% contained

and that it will take until 11/30 to be done with it. I’m not threatened,

but my buddy in Chico says his truck was coated in ash and you couldn’t see

the pavement. They are not allowing the gas stations to be refilled and you

can’t find regular. Forgive my getting off topic, but recently 130,000

people were evacuated because California couldn’t be bothered with

maintaining Oroville Dam.

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Thanks Ben. I was about to wrap up my computer and take it for a physical. I

thought that maybe a car club from the “darkside” had hacked it! You put

some tech guy out of a job, but now I have more money to buy a Christmas

present for my P.A.

T.C.

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After extensive work on a wobbling flywheel, a dangerous rack and pinion,

and suspension short-comings, there is hope. I’ll give it a try.

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Congrats. It looks like a cigar is in order.

Tony

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Toys are like boats and hotrods. You can have too many of them. But you

are a custodian of a rare historical piece and have a calling. Whether it’s

patriotism or an appreciation that their is no future without honoring the

past, you have done your bit. Wives will at times overlook the importance

of your mission, but try giving her more attention and jewelry helps. Many

of the afflicted have tried changing wives until an amenable one shows up,

but I don’t recommend that for you. Good Luck.

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Ed,

My cell phone is junk. I’m in love with the Green Goddess.

Shipping address: 100 Pine Circle Westwood, Cal. 96137

Thanks, Tony

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I’d take up deer hunting and increase your coverage on your Pierce. It’s

not clear whether we’re likely to encounter P.A.’s in an afterlife setting

so it’s best to take advantage of motoring in one in the time we have left.

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My 1906 Maxwell 2 cylinder 5 x 5, has a 3 speed progressive transmission

that requires grease with a quart of 30 weight. Progressive transmission means

that you must pass through first and second to arrive at third and vice versa.

With an H slot you can go from any gear to another. That’s why it is called

selective. I think Winton and Stevens Duryea were some of the last to use

a progressive shift in 1912 or 1913. Both of these makes were near low

luxury pricing. Maxwell (middle priced) had it in 1913. I would contact any

of the many automotive libraries to have duplicates made of any literature

that they have regarding your car and its operation. Then contact other owners

of Thomases near your year for their experiences. I have a friend who won

first place in his class at Pebble Beach and I am aware that he used 600 wt.

I believe his car is a 1911.

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My memory tells me that one of you out there advised me that Model A Ford

strips would work.

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Last time I looked, 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 54 Coupes are no longer produced. I

can attest to the satisfaction that the ownership of such a vehicle can bring. It

is saddening that an amount equal to what a good Model A Deluxe ’30’s Roadster

will be purchased at, can snare such a rare representative of America’s premiere

marque. Why does our want ads offer 4 cars when Hemming’s offers 12-16 P-As ?

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Peter,

What is a very nice price? I checked the sales results and they didn’t

list a price, just a statement that it was no-reserve. Did they give it

away like the 1931 Model A Ford Deluxe Phaeton (2 dr) for $24,200?

Tony

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An iconic road, two fine examples of America’s finest make, and a couple of

the Society’s most gracious couples…how can you beat a combination like

that?

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My friend Tom Gandy has a same model car. Look him up in the roster and

tell him of your needs. An E.Mason also is listed as having one. If this

is not enough information, contact me here.

A. Costa

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Jim, look for it where you left it!

Tony

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