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Bob,

I just purchased a set of 21-watt, positive-ground LED bulbs from the UK that should fit the P-A headlamps.

I’ll post a review after they arrive and I give them a trial run.

They also sell 5-watt LED bulbs that should fit P-A taillights.

Peter

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How about sheet or strip oil resistant rubber from McMaster-Carr, and then fashion your own?

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Greg,

I have a modern 6V coil and condenser mounted and hidden on the passenger compartment side of the firewall and wired through the loom sho that it LOOKs original, but neither the original coil nor the original condenser are connected.

And yes, I do remember, which is why I did the Mike Bortoli wiring job.

Peter

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Bob,

You are a veritable fount of interesting technical information.

BRAVO!

Peter

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Ed & Gents,

GEEZE, you should have read what I wrote above.

My Optima Guy works for Optima and speaks Ex Cathedra Optima.

Cheers,

Peter

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David,

When you mention a Freeze Plug, do you mean something like a 1.75″ to 2″” Stainless Steel Fender Washer (the OD being the ID of the hose) with a decent sized hole (easily made larger) inserted at the end of the top radiator hose next to the radiator inlet?

I believe that is what I have (or had) in my Series 80 to reduce water flow / water puking.

Peter”

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Gents,

I just got off the phone with my Optima Guy and he said that he “Loves Rumors.”

He told me that they have to fill OE orders first, like with VW and the Military, then they produce for the general retail market.

He agreed that there is currently a 6v drought, but he told me NOT TO WORRY and that come Spring there will likely be a SMOKING OPTIMA DEAL available for the PAS.

Peter

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Scott,

Superb commentary!

Peter

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Gents,

The problem with the word “Classic” is that everyone uses it and there is a continual (continuous?) discussion in the AACA publications and elsewhere about the USE of the term.

Lots of folks apply classic to anything that is more than 25-years old.

I have a 1987 BMW, 325i, Cabriolet (47K-miles) and have had people tell me it is “Classic.”

It is not, but it is fun to own and to drive and it does qualify for showing at any AACA Meet.

I don’t think that my 1925, Pierce-Arrow, Series 80, 7-Passenger DeLuxe Sedan is “Classic.”

I just think that it is a Pierce-Arrow, and that is more than good enough for me.

I’ll believe that the “Classics” are actually the study of Greco-Roman culture, philosophy and languages.

Ave atque vale,

Peter

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Gents,

Repetitiously Redundant!

CCCA has the Chrysler Town & Country, a continuation of the Chrysler Windsor (a low cost introductory level auto), as a Full Classic.

That had to do with a number of the CCCA National Board Members owning these wood-bodied cars.

It is NOT a FINE automobile.

After the the CCCA passed the rule, and the prices of the T&C skyrocketed, most of the voting Board Members owning the Town & Country cars resigned from the Board.

The CCCA is populated with snobs, and I know because I was on the Board of Directors of the New England Region.

During my tenure, they would not tolerate Pierce-Arrow cars and when I asked one Super Snoot; “George, don’t you own a Pierce-Arrow,” he replied; “I would NEVER own a Pierce-Arrow.”

Shortly thereafter, I resigned from the Board.

Some nice Buick people, but mostly Packard Snobs.

ACCA is a better, more inviting and inclusive Car Club.

Of course, the Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Club is a SOCIETY and what more can you say?

Are we snobs? That is an open question, but I don’t look down on other vintage marques.

It is only the bastards (hot rodded vintage cars) that I disdain.

Peter

http://www.americancars-for-sale.com/5795/1934-pierce-arrow

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The can appears to indicate that it is endorsed by Harrtz.

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Kenneth,

Here is a link.

Peter

http://www.amazon.com/RaggTopp-Protectant-Restores-Maintains-Convertible/dp/B0002KKIUK

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Here is an active link

http://www.hemmings.com/blog/2018/09/10/bendunbefor-pierces-chainless-bicycle/?refer=news

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Ken,

BTW, contact Paul Jacobs, as he was selling reproductions of that cap for something in the range of $100.00.

Those you can drill for a Moto Meter without ruining a piece of history (original bakelite cap) that you will never again find.

Peter

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John,

Welcome to the Pierce-arrow Society!

NICE SNAG at Owls Head!

Enjoy the 54 Coupé.

Peter

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Loyd,

What do you mean about if a radiator cap being original?

Do you mean how does one know if it is a reproduction?

Please explain.

Peter

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Gents,

I must admit that I’m sorry I wasn’t at that Owls Head Craps Table with $40-Large in my pocket.

Peter

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David,

The Auction person from Owls Head indicated: “Eh, car was not perfect, ran well, and prewar closed car. So it was a good buy for sure .”

That is all I know, however, it is a Model 54 Coupé. and there are only about five currently listed on the PAS Roster.

Also, I was not correct about the price.

It was $33,550.00 all fees included.

Peter

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Jim,

That car has had 7-owners since 1974 and was most recently purchased at Hershey in 1997 by a Gent named Gary Lawing, of Tampa, Florida.

Before that the names associated with it are; McBel Trust, Florence Belden, Marshall B. Belden, Wally Rank and Leo Gephart who bought it in 1974 from AstroWorld.

This is probably useless info for you, but I had some time on my hands to do the research.

Peter

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Tony,

It SOLD for $30,000!

That was a STEAL!

I understand that the high bidder was wearing a black mask and black leather gloves!

WOWIE!

Peter

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