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Hello David,
The Rear Window Roller-Shades on my Series 80, 7-Passenger, DeLuxe Sedan, are SILK.
I had my Upholstery Guy make them for me, AFTER I obtained the fabric.
With Silk there are fewer problems than with other “similar” materials, in that they DO NOT Clump when they Wind-Up, and they Go Away perfectly.
They are Always Rolled-Up, except when a Judge wants to inspect them.
Cheers,
Peter
Hello Robert,
There are THREE (3) Stromberg O-3 carbs available on eBay.
They are available for between $425.00 & $550.00 (OBO).
Regardless, there are THREE (3) available.
Just FYI, the Stromberg O-3 carbs were also used on mid-1920’s Lincoln automobiles.
I didn’t put in the Item Numbers HERE, because it was a PAIN!
Good hunting.
VBR,
Peter
Hello Robert,
I run a Stromberg 0-3 on my Series 80, because it is a better carb than the Original Series 80 Carb.
I believe that I have an EXTRA, and I will look for it over the next few days and report to you.
Best,
Peter
Hello Randy,
Seeing that you re a Louisiana Boy, you may want to contact Merlin Smith.
Alternatively, you could ask Wayne Hancock, because he and his son, Marc, are Beyond Excellent at Restoration.
Good Luck!
Peter
Jim,
I did not hear from anyone at Optima this past February, which is when they usually reach out to me.
My contact, “Optima Jim” no longer works for Optima.
However, considering your interest, I will contact with them.
Peter
Considering your response, I guess that I was wrong. Oh well!
You might consider contacting one or more of the expertly knowledgeable people in the Society.
For instance, John Cislak is a Gentleman who is a Master of repairing / maintaining Pierce Arrow cars.
There is also, George Teebay, who is a Master of Knowing Almost Everything Pierce Arrow.
There are also at least a dozen others who could help, but you now have a place to start.
I trust that neither of them will balk at your approaching them on the matter, and either offer you an answer, or direct you to someone who may know.
Good Luck!
As regards your monogram question, a basic 3-letter monogram has the initial of the individual’s last name (surname) set LARGER, or with Some Special Treatment in the CENTER, with the first name initial to the left and the middle name initial to the right.
Finally, I hope, Loctite is likely not an option because of the Heat-Range the engine goes through from Startup (cold) to Running Temperature (100+ degrees). However, I could be mistaken!
If that is not a Pin in the first photo, and if there is not a hole through the cap and the rod, then it had to be BRAZED to hold everything in place and aligned.
Solder is for making general electrical connections and not for pieces that endure serious heat, as it has a Low Melting Point.
I DK about how it was fashioned, but is that a “tiny” pin showing in the First photo?
Overall, the assembly looks like it was originally Brazed.
As a young man, I worked in a manufacturing factory where we constructed “high pressure” vessels that were components of machines like air conditioners
After the Vessels were brazed, they were put on conveyor arrangements and run through a furnace to heat and melt the substance applied to keep them sealed and airtight.
Before painting, at the joints, the steel looked like the photos above.
Therefore, I offer the opinion that this piece had the Top put (screwed) on, the Shaft Aligned so the hole was open, the PIN put in place, and then the top-piece Brazed to the Rod.
What do you think about that idea?
Hey Greg,
Keep Hanging Tough!
You are doing a commendable job of healing, so keep up the Good Work!
Best wishes to you and to Ken,
Peter
Hey Chip,
I just looked through my stash of B & L headlight lenses and I believe that I have a few of them.
I have a couple that I may be willing to sell, but I have not determined what I want ($-wise) for a pair.
When I do, I be in touch .
Best regards,
Peter
Gentlemen,
My experience with them was somewhat complicated, however it was Eventually Productive and after a time, SMS sent me an Extremely Lovely and Beautifully Useful roll of interior upholstery with which I reupholstered my 1925, Series 80, 7-Passenger, DeLuxe Sedan.
I even had them send me a Second, 10-yard roll of the same material as a back-up, and that took only a few weeks to receive.
All said, I should not need to be deal with them again, and it is a shame that you had such a bad experience.
Peter
Hello Chip,
Do you have any of those lenses?
If not, I will Guess that you Need Two!
If you are going to Hunt for them on eBay, make sure that you Do Not Buy the B&L (Bausch and Lomb) “Star” lenses, as they are made for the Series 81.
In addition, I am about to look through my “Stash” of B&L, Series 80 lenses.
I stashed as many as I could find / buy at a reasonable price on eBay years ago when I was looking for The Correct Series 80 lenses.
I will determine if I have a sufficient number to sell Two (2) of them to you, without leaving me without a set, or two.
If I do, I will be in touch with a price.
Best,
Peter
Jim,
Sad about your experience with SMS, and I guess that I was some combination of Lucky and Patient.
I too, waited for Eons for them to Finally send me the Upholstery Material, however I couldn’t find it anywhere else.
Further, I had already bought some Upholstery Material that Didn’t Match, so I remained patient.
Eventually, it arrived!
Best wishes,
Peter
Identical to mine!
SMS Auto Fabrics
Jim,
A PACKARD, REALLY?
Peter
Hello Jim,
SMS Fabrics Custom Made 10-yards of fabric identical to the original fabric in my Series 80.
I cut off a small section and sent it to them, from which they created the 10-yards they later sent to me.
It wasn’t necessarily inexpensive, but when I received it, I had my upholstery agent install it
I also had them send me a few Extra Yards as “backup” which I have sitting on to do the interior of the doors, when I get around to having those done!
They were very nice!
Peter
