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Orin,
I know about that product, I made mine before he was on the market.
Also, the side by side model of the Optima battery holder sells for $409, plus S&H.
I had to fool around a bit buying battery post and cables, etc, but I believe that I AM ALL IN & SET UP for under $50.00 and two-hours work (because I work slowly).
I do not know if the manufactured version is better, but mine works fine for approximately 11% (about $360 less) of the cost.
For that sum, I could buy three more Optima 6v Red Top batteries.
Peter
Bill,
Read the first sentence of my original notification above. 
Peter
The eBay listing says BUY IT NOW.
I believe that is for all five cars.
The sub-head reads: “5 Classic Car bundle.”
Sounds like $25K each, but only as a Lot.
Here is the active link.
Bob & Gents,
Here is the photo of Bob’s arrangement.
They fit nicely and don’t appear to be strapped together.
Peter
Nice Pierce-Arrow!
Ken,
I am not knowledgeable on fitting two in the battery box of your 1933 1236, but I was told that I was nuts to do so on a Series 80 because it is overkill for starting a 6-Cylinder Pierce.
However that person said that the idea was Great for a Pierce-8.
If is’s Great for an Eight, then it must be Outstanding for a Twelve.
The OPTIMA website posts the following dimensions for the Red Top 6V: 10.06″ L X 3.63″ W X 8.13″ H.
So, you need a battery box that will hold a 7.26″ to 7.75″ wide battery (including some wiggle room).
I mounted mine on a piece of plywood that has ¾” dense cell foam between the plywood and the bottom of the batteries.
They are secured by nylon webbing and a snap buckle running under the plywood and over the tops of the batteries.
At first, I used an old leather belt, which was more secure but less elegant.
Together, they fit nicely in the Series 80 Battery box.
Apropos of the wiring diagram, I believe that Arnold Romberg published an article on this matter in one of the PAS Service Bulletins.
Finally, all of the battery posts, cables, etc., are available at your local Auto Parts store.
Peter
Gents,
This is serious over-kill, but this is how my Series 80 is set up with TWO Optima Red tops.
Some may have interest, specifically the Pierce-8 & Pierce-12 people.
With this arrangement, I figure that I am set for the next 15-years or so.
Peter
Well, I thought it was worth a shot!
Maybe some 1929 Pierce-Arrow person will have interest.
Gents,
On PreWarCar.com there are seven Pierce-Arrow cars for sale.
Two are cars owned by Dick Shappy.
Dick is the Gent who hosted a part of the Warwick, Rhode Island Annual Meet a few years back.
He wants substantial dough for his cars ($275K).
They are out of my range, even if I were interested in building a collection.
I’ll stick with collecting items that will fit in a bookcase.
Peter
Maybe this will be useful.
I have no idea, but Studebaker did own P-A for a while.
I wager that durning the BOOM, the nearest Pierce-Arrow dealer was happy to DELIVER lots of motor vehicles, probably by train when multiples were ordered!
Also, that durning the BUST, that same dealer was happy to buy them back for 5-cents on the dollar.
Ed,
WOW!
Peter
in Massachusetts, to register a car with YOM plates, the plates must be in ORIGINAL condition, which usually means weatherworn and rusty (two plates required).
However, a few people I know, certainly not me, registered their cars with the ORIGINAL condition YOM plates and then had the plates refinished.
Gents,
I had the honor of riding what was then Tom Williams’ 1931, Model 41, 147 inch W-B, LeBaron Convertible Victoria, and I can tell you that it was a MONSTER to ride in.
Who knows what it was like to drive.
It sold for $456,000.00 including buyer’s & seller’s premiums (George Teebay just reminded me).
George indicates that the Hammer Price was likely $415,000.00.
Even though my Uncle Joe, from whose estate I purchased my Series 80, bought Rolls-Royce cars and Bentley cars, that 1931 Model 41 is likely the most expensive motorcar in which I ever had occasion to ride.
Not to disrespect Uncle Joe, he liked to be driven around, so when visiting him I always drove his current CREWE machines.
I’m waiting for California so that I can hitch a ride in George’s newest P-A acquisition.
Oh yeah, and on one of Tony’s too.
Peter
David,
I think that I swapped it out, but I will order that battery (which only fits that Watch, so I’ll have a dozen extra) and swap it out again.
Peter
David,
I’d sell it to you, but it stopped working after 6 months.
So much for quality.
I was thinking of having my watchmaker replace the movement or put the face on one of my operable pocket watches.
Peter
Gents,
GEEZE, does this mean that my GENUINE, SOLID GOLD, Pierce-Arrow pocket watch, the ones they were selling at the Fairport, NY Meet, is a FAKE?
OMG!
I was duped out of $25.00.
Peter
Gents,
Here you go, a photo of the back of my reproduction Key / Watch Fob.
Peter
