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Mark,

You have THE MOST DIFFICULT TO FIND Pierce-Arrow Mascot.

That said, I had TWO of them and sold each, re-plated for $1,00.00 to $1,200.00 EACH.

The only photo of them shows it on a Series 80, even though the Williams Mascot book states that they were made for the Series 33 / 36.

That is an AMAZING mascot to have.

My Plating-Guy had his repair guy fashion a tip for one of mine, and it ws PERFECT.

I would get it plated in Nickel and then you will have an EXCEPTIONAL piece to keep for posterity.

There are not many around, but a few PAS guys have them, maybe a half-dozen at most, and you are one of the half-dozen.

I will post a number of photos of the stages of refurbishment / restoration.

Congratulations,

Peter

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The Fluorescent Green K-S liquid is for sale online.

The application is for an Oil Level Sight gauge.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KING-SEELEY-OIL-GAUGE-SIGHT-GLASS-GREEN-FLUID-AUBURN-OTHERS-N4-98/352344221139?hash=item52095a25d3%3Ag%3A49oAAOSwUuFW2IQM&LH_All=1

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Tony,

Ed’s first post above.

Peter

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James,

Were your test samples also exposed to the open air, as your photo makes them appear to be contained in upside down, and therefore, sealed bottles.

I do not believe that the K-S gauge is sealed at the top of the head unit.

If so, perhaps exposure to air is also a fading factor.

Peter

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Robert,

Take it from me, you do not want to try and change a tire on a rim on a Pierce-Arrow while wearing a suit, as pictured above (Chauffeur?).

I believe that Arnold Romberg / Dave White published in a recent PASB my process of how to change the tube and tire on a Series 80 split-rim.

It definitely has a learning curve and you have to be careful, because the rim can bite you if the split rim tool jumps off of the rim.

You do need a GOOD tri-legged split rim tool and a number of tire irons.

You also need Tire Lube and Tire Talc.

If you want details not found in the PASB, be in touch.

Peter

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The K-S dyes WON’T FADE if you keep the vial in a Desk Drawer.

The easy way to have a K-S fuel gauge that “appears to work” is to cut a piece of RED WD40 tube and drop it into the K-S gauge head.

I have K-S that either does not work, or the dye has faded.

I don’t worry about my fuel level, as I just fuel up every day I drive my Pierce.

Also, wooden dowels make great fuel level sticks because unlike most yard-sticks, they don’t have any varnish / polyurethane on them.

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Gents,

The Coker Tire guy states that their 32-35 X 4.5/5 Tube / Center Brass Stem / NOS, is just that, an NOS tube that is A Number of Years Old (4-years +).

Their Stock # for that tube is: 87525, and the Stock # for its replacement is: 87526.

Even though the Manufacturer is named Hartford (a US company), the tubes are produced in the Pacific Rim.

Peter

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Luke,

I’ll be trying the SLIME approach in the next week.

Also, how about posting the Michelin and Light Truck tube numbers and where to get them?

I’ve gone to two big rig shops and neither deal with truck tire tubes.

I also have my Tire Guy working on locating the tubes.

I just want to know the sourcing as the availability seems to be getting lean.

Peter

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Gents,

Coker Tire doesn’t sell any tubes for 600Xs22 except NOS tubes that they indicate are for DISPLAY ONLY!

Below, I show the link.

Peter

http:////www.cokertire.com/lg-combo-33-35x5-brass-stem-90200-tube.html

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Gents,

Apropos of my comment above about running the SLIME around in the tubes, DUH, I could always JUST DRIVE THE CAR!

That is easier than jacking it up and inserting jack stands!

HA, HA!

Peter

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Gents,

If I use that Tire Slime, or any other tire sealer, I would first jack up the entire car, put it on jack stands, insert the SLIME and then run the car IN GEAR and spin the rear wheels.

That should adequately distribute the SLIME.

Thoughts on that?

Peter

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Gents,

How about the TUBES?

George Teebay says to go buy truck tubes.

What about those?

I lose air all of the time on my Series 80 tires in my BF Goodrich Silvertowns, and those tubes are made in the EU.

Any suggestions?

Peter

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Gents & Ladies,

The OPTIMA DEAL is DONE for 2019!

You might wish to send an email to OPTIMA JIM to thank him for offering the PAS “The Deal””.

Thanks for participating in another successful OPTIMA DEAL.

Peter

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David,

I figure that YOU were the person to prevail on that eBay auction!

Is that catalog dated?

Peter

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Ryan,

You could always offer it for sale on this website.

Of course, you will have to set a price, or try eBay and set a RESERVE.

If you set a HIGH Reserve, you would find out what the maximum bid was and then, if it didn’t sell, re-list it slightly south of that previous maximum bid.

Or, you could always keep it and drive that nice machine all over the country.

Peter

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Ed,

I agree with you about those sideview mirrors.

Did they come off of a 70’s FORD truck?

Beaten about the head is too kind of a punishment.

Death by 1,000 cuts would be better.

Peter

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Andrew,

Here is the part info: Fan Belts – 24-28 – 80/81 Narrow pulley – Gates #556XS.

You can find this and other info on the Parts & Services section of the PAS Website.

The link is just below the Message Board link to the left.

Peter

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Is that a Type-A taillight?

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Like honest politicians!

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Buy the original parts while they are available, before they disappear.

eBay was once flooded with Series 80/81 parts, but now they are very difficult to find anywhere.

Peter

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