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I think that this is for a later, as in post 1929 Pierce, but others should comment.

I think the correct piece for an earlier 20s car is as shown in the pic attached (more pics available – contact me) and the mounting is on the right side bottom of the cowl just aft of the engine compartment.

I attached mine by using a combination of tiny screws, (0 X ⅜” SS pan-head slot – contact me for some) and automotive mounting tape. I used a fibre backing behind the cowl into which I screwed the screws. It was not easy to get the backing in place.

That type of plaque comes up on EBAY occasionally and within the past two weeks one sold for about $49.

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It is good to double check on double nuts or in your case, the octuple lack thereof.

If the single nut arrangement is consistent throughout the eight locations on your front springs, then it is likely correct, or the idiot who last greased the springs 40-years ago messed up front to rear (although in a consistent fashion).

However, if it will set your mind at ease, correct or otherwise, there seems to be ample thread showing on your U-Bolts to accommodate another nut.

Personally, I would just leave them as they are unless the single nut and locker do not appear to do the job. If that was the case, I would just replace the single nut and washer. Otherwise, they are likely fine.

I will also tell you that I do not have the constitution / disposition /personality to be the owner of a concours anything.

Have fun with the car and have a laugh at Tony Costa’s humor! There is wisdom in that boy.

And by the way, did you ask ANYTHING about greasing the springs, or did that line of discussion just appear?

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Bravo Kerstin, Bravo!

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Merry Christmas to all and a Piercing New Year!

Make Merry this Festive Season!

I look forward to seeing you all in Warwick, Rhode Island at the 2014 Annual Meet. (details now online)

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Buying used high-end cars has always been the thing to do if you want a great car at a reasonable price.

Also note that the asking price of $650.00 or $850.00 F.O.B. Buffalo for these seven to eight year old Pierce-Arrow cars is $200.00 to $400.00 more than the cost of a NEW Ford of the time.

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Things do spin out of control at times, eh?

Merry Christmas to all and a Piercing New Year!

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Jak,

You just need an iPad to read them in bed!

Peter

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The current issue of Hemmings Classic Car Magazine has an article on Phil Hill and his contribution to the collector car hobby / industry and his impact on the Pebble Beach Concours.

There in not only a pic of him, but of he and his lovely, 1931 Pierce-Arrow LeBaron Town Car Cabriolet, on the winner’s stand at Pebble Beach.

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Bernie Weis’ records show the following about P-A #1080938: 1934, 836A, 136-in w/b, S/N: 1080938, E/N: 240934, 135-S-559, Sedan.

If this is the 1080938 car, these are the details.

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Thank you Stuart & Clara,

A very nice piece for Thanksgiving reading!

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The winning bidder must have been wearing a mask and thin leather gloves, as he stole the car @ $34.500.

Hats off to him, her or whomever!

It certainly sets a precedent for the value of the cars.

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Balance Beads is a third name being marketed

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Hi Bob,

I THINK that George Teebay told me about an article Greg Loftness did a few year back on P-A tools.

I may be wrong and if I am George will chime in.

But I think that Greg would be a good guy to contact on the matter.

George said that he thought it would be a good article for Arnold Romberg and the Service Bulletin.

I will send him an email.

Peter

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BTW, it is J.H. Williams, not J.M.

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Regarding the pic above, see EBAY #121215927614.

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Considering that I never heard of Dyna Beads, I went looking on Google.

Here is a YouTube piece on Dyna Beads.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq263AYgyYg

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My contact at Ramsey 6-years ago was Bob Finchum. He was very helpful and knew a ton about Pierce-Arrow silent chains.

His telephone number was: 804-394-0322 X6716.

I would be comfortable in sending them your chain if they requested it.

Good luck, and happy hunting.

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George Teebay is the one who is recommending the truck tubes, if I remember correctly.

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The contact information for Ramsey in the Parts & Services section of this website. It is under the Engine parts category.

Regarding the tensioner, it should be relatively clean but in need of checking the spring tension. However, be careful in your thoughts about disassembling it, as you may fid it a monster to reassemble (others know more on this for your car than do I).

Redone water pumps, generators, etc., with new enclosed bearings are identical and you keep the grease cup / cups as a dummy.

Rick will tell you about the shaft replacement, but mine are stainless.

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