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Andrew, again,

I like BLACK, but you get to choose what you like.

My second choice would be a nice deep dark green.

Have fun with designing your Series 80 motorcar.

It is a blast to recreate a Pierce-Arrow in your own style.

Remember, Fatty Arbuckle owned a PURPLE Pierce-Arrow!

Peter

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Andrew,

Of course as Jim pointed out, the crankcase, oil pan and attached pieces are either bare aluminum or painted with aluminum paint (flat).

I believe that the aluminum pint is called Aluma-Blast or some silly name like that.

However, with the most recent rebuild, I stripped off the exterior aluminum paint and had the interior of the aluminum pieces (oil pan, chain cover & crankcase) painted with Glyptal, which is a RED sealing paint that one applies to the inside of the aluminum oil pan / chain cover / crankcase to keep the engine oil from permeating the aluminum and showing as a stain on the outside of the oil pan, chain cover or crankcase. Glyptal also allows the oil to flow more freely in the pan and is used in race engines for that purpose.

As far as the cylinder block and the cylinder head are concerned, a good high temperature gloss engine block paint will do the job.

Of course again, all of these products are available at Eastwood and lots of other places.

On a related matter for Series 80 guys, please note that a few years ago, I worked with Olsen Gasket to create a “proper” valve cover gasket for the Series 80 cars. It is not that dumb and ineffective “perimeter” gasket, but a full-sheet gasket that covers the entire valve train opening on the Series 80. Using the full-sheet type of valve cover gasket substantially reduces the potential for oil leaks out of the valve covers as long as you seal in properly to the cylinder block.

If you have questions on the gasket either check with Olsen Gaskets or with me.

I hope that this info is useful, especially to you New Series 80 Boys.

Peter

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Andrew,

The recently rebuilt engine (cylinder block & head) on my Series 80 is gloss black, which I believe is correct, otherwise the twenty PAS guys who chimed in on the correct paint color for that engine were incorrect.

I also believe that a very dark green is acceptable and / or correct.

Peter

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Good morning Gents and Ladies,

The time is about here.

Effective at 12:01 tomorrow morning you can begin ordering your Optima 6V Red Top batteries from Optima Jim.

Please remember to CAREFULLY follow the instructions for seamless ordering.

Also remember that you can order a maximum of two (2) batteries per order.

This opportunity runs until midnight on 15 April, so do it now and do not delay until the last minute, as last year there were no extensions for those who were asleep at the wheel.

Best regards,

Peter

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Paul,

Great info!

Peter

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Richard,

All that I have on that Stanhope is that the factory table states total of 261 Model 8-M cars were built.

This is not much, but it is something.

How it got to Europe is a big DK!

Peter

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Good morning Gents & Ladies,

There are only four-days remaining before the Battery-Fest begins.

Be patient for a few more days and then go for the Optima Battery Deal between 15 March and midnight, on 15 April.

Remember, to carefully read the directions / rules to assure flawless execution of your purchase experience.

Happy Motoring,

Peter

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Good Morning Gents and Ladies,

PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THE OPTIMA BATTERY PROMOTION BEGINS ON 15 MARCH AND NOT BEFORE.

E-mail sent to Optima Jim for the battery deal PRIOR TO 15 March, OR AFTER 15 April WILL BE DELETED WITHOUT BEING READ.

Please play by the rules and not be a bother.

Of course, understanding the rules requires reading the rules in advance of taking action.

Cheers,

Peter

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Gents and Ladies,

It is the policy of the Pierce-Arrow Society that no one on the Board of Directors, Officers or anyone who is clearly associated with the governance of the Society, can offer an appraisal of a Pierce-Arrow motorcar or any other Pierce-Arrow or George N. Pierce product.

I believe that policy includes anyone who wraps themselves in the banner of the PAS as REPRESENTING the Society.

So, if a member who is not in the PAS hierarchy offers an appraisal of a vehicle, that is fine as long as it is clear that the person speaks for himself / herself and NOT for the Pierce-Arrow Society.

I believe that the intent of Henry’s original message was to toss this one out to the membership in general in order to be helpful to Mr. Schiro.

Therefore, if anyone in the general membership can be helpful to Mr. Schiro, then by all means be helpful.

Being helpful to those outside of our Society only improves the reputation of the Pierce-Arrow Society.

If I am incorrect in this regard, I am confident that I will hear about it.

Peter

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Ladies & Gents,

I will monitor the countdown so that this discussion is at the top of the listing as the time draws near.

I do not want anyone to miss the deal this year.

Peter

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OPTIMA Batteries has agreed to support our members and this website with a great deal on their 6-volt battery.

The promotion is set to run from March 15th-April 15th 2016, is not stackable with any other offer, is only good for 6-volt batteries with a maximum of two per purchase and limited to Pierce Arrow Society members only.

From March 15th until April 15th, members of the Pierce Arrow Society, who purchase a 6-volt RedTop battery online at shop.optimabatteries.com will receive special pricing of $103 per battery (normally $169.99) and free shipping right to their front door in the lower 48 states, by entering a unique coupon code when purchasing factory-direct at shop.optimabatteries.com .

Here is how the process works:

1. If you want the deal, send an e-mail requesting a unique one-time use coupon code to [email protected] (all caps inserted by PW)

2. You will receive a unique one-time-use code that will be valid until 4/15 only. Codes will be invalid after Midnight on 4/15.

3. Once you receive your code, you will need to go to the Optima shopping site at http://www.optimabatteries.com…op-starting-battery/

4. Add the 6-volt battery (up to 2) part # 6V (8010-044) and go to the checkout cart

5. Here’s the important part: Enter your unique code that will calculate your discount on the Billing page of the check-out.

6. Finalize your order

7. Wait for your “Factory Fresh” Optima RedTop 6 volt to arrive at your door (usually within 4 days of your order).

This offer is limited to two batteries per household and will expire on April 15, 2016.

This offer is only available on OPTIMA REDTOP 6-volt batteries purchased directly from shop.optimabatteries.com

http://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us/shop/redtop/optima-batteries-8010-044-6v-redtop-starting-battery/

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Hello again Gents & Ladies,

Please pay CLOSE ATTENTION to the instructions for ordering, as some may find them a bit confusing!

Questions, be in touch with me.

Peter

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Ken,

I figured that!

Peter

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Ed & Ken,

That is a pricey hub wrench.

With patience, you will each find one for under $100.

I’ll check my tool stash soon, but in the mean time you may wish to contact Karl Krouch and see what he has kicking around.

Peter

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Ken,

I think that except for the lack of wavy blonde hair, it looks like The Donald coming out of an egg to Take Back America!

Can’t you just picture this elephant with a small sign affixed to its two paws that reads: TRUMP for President!

HA!

Peter

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Bob,

I ran that concept by Optima Jim two years back and the answer was NO!

I can try again when I speak with him, but do not hold you’re breath (you will turn blue).

Best regards,

Peter

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Calvin & PAS Gents,

I am the PAS Guy who coordinates with the Optima Guy about whether they will be doing a deal this year.

I have been in touch with Optima Jim and he is working to see if the company is going to offer the deal.

When the Optima opportunity is a go, I will let everyone know.

Between now and then, stay tuned to the Message Board.

We are all charged about having another opportunity to get deals on Optima 6v Red-Tops.

Peter

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Jak,

Nothing ventured, nothing spent!

Peter

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The URL seems to take you to the homepage, search RIMS and you will get there.

I tried using the URL here a few times and always get to somewhere other than the Best Sellers Rims page.

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G’day Jak,

I do not know the answer to that question.

I first found out that they made rims when I visited their mega-store-booth at Hershey.

I asked a few questions and when I got home, I created a dimensional diagram for them, including cross-section.

They were happy to create what I needed for about $200USD.

See the URL attached for their “stock” options.

My request was not a “stock” request, but they made it anyway, lickety-split .

I believe that they have pretty sophisticated presses.

I hope that this helps.

Best to you in OZ,

Peter

http://www.cokertire.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=rims&order=bestsellers

http://www.cokertire.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=rims&order=bestsellers

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