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I sent an email yesterday instructing the OneStopMotors.com Customer Service to remove all reference to the Pierce-Arrow Society from the advertising of the Franken-Pierce.

I did point out that the PAS endorses NOTHING, especially HIGHLY questionable vehicles such as the one they have displayed.

If that does not work, we will loose the castle dogs, err, I mean the Attorneys.

As of this writing, the Franken-Pierce web listing has not been edited.

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See URL

http://www.onestopmotors.com/used-vehicle-for-sale/Classic-Cars/Pierce-Arrow

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Merlin and Jane ROCK! Another great Winter Meet hosted by the Best from Louisiana.

We all had great fun, great food and great Pierce-Arrow cars to view.

Did I forget, great Forestry 101! Lots of trees to see.

Many thanks to you, Merlin & Jane.

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Hello Tim,

The Series 80 Coach was the lesser expensive of the two sub-models of the Series 80s. The other is the De Luxe, which sold for a premium of approximately 15%. The most noticeable exterior distinction between the Coach and the De Luxe is that the De Luxe has a radius on the rear perimeter of the rear side window. Also, the rear roof line on the De Luxe has more of a radius than does the Coach. In both cases cited above, the Coach has squared features.

In addition to the features mentioned above, the De Luxe had as superior level of finish on the interior and exterior (mahogany versus painted steel interior window surrounds, paint color availability, etc.). I believe I have seen Coach Series 80s with four (4) lug wheels, were as I have only seen six (6) lugs on De Luxe Series 80s.

Regarding your question on distinctions between the Sedan, Club Brougham, etc., The Sedan and Club Brougham are different body styles, with the Sedan being a four (4) door and the Club Brougham being a two (2) door with large front doors and a generous rear seating section. If it were a smaller rear section, it would be a Coupe.

I believe that the Series 80 offerings in 1926 included the following; 5-passenger two-door Coach (yours), 5-passenger four-door Coach and De Luxe Sedan, 7-passenger four-door Coach and De Luxe Sedan, Coach & De Luxe 7-passenger Enclosed Drive Limousine, De Luxe Touring in 5 & 7 passenger, De Luxe 4-passenger Coupe and De Luxe Runabout. I have not SEEN advertisements for a Series 80 Club Brougham.

I may be wrong on some of this, but I believe that the info is credible. Other members will comment as to its accuracy

Good luck on learning about you fine, Pierce-Arrow.

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Carl,

I attach the article that Leo mentioned above.

It sounds like you are having good luck without making a nice 6-volt into an unnecessary 12-volt.

Peter

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As Society members, we are here to help each other.

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Here we go with more info.

If you buy the Optima 6v red tops on Amazon, there is a seller offering them at about $115 each, free shipping.

That is a LOT less than the cost of finding a better starter plus the rebuild cost.

Do what the other guys suggested and you will be cruising.

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All of the other comments are great.

Last yea, Arnold Romberg, our stupendous Editor for the Service Bulletin published a SB that walked us through hooking up two Optima 6v batteries in parallel (SB-11-2).

I will send you a copy of the SB.

The Optima batteries are expensive, but they will last much longer than standard led-acid batteries.

They are also easier to find than a 6v Delco 497 starter (including rebuild costs).

Good luck on this problem.

Peter

PS: Don’t Convert!

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BUDD wheels are currently manufactured and available used, or at least that is what I can determine.

Check out EBAY or just search online.

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Hi Mike,

The SB mentioned by Leo is on the way! via separate email!

Happy wrenching!

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It is with sadness that we mark Eric’s passing. My exposure was limited to exchanges at MODOC tours, but I was aware that his contributions to the Society were noteworthy. Ave atque vale!

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This info is from my Emporium lead listing.

A long lost friend is producing aluminum cylinder heads for Series 80 / 81 cars. The price is $2,100.00. He also has heads for 8 & 12 cylinder Pierce-Arrow engines. If you have interest, contact him at: [email protected] or @ 585-943-6596.

NOTE: I purchased and received the Series 80 cylinder head and it looks quite excellent. Randy is a good guy and a new PAS Member with some very interesting Pierce-Arrow cars. He has a long history in the Collector Car hobby and having these heads made is a sideline for him.

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Fay:

This a public addition to my prior kudos!

However, you still need to speak with somebody about a the likeness on the plaque, ’cause it just don’t look like you!

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I think this is an expression of value, even if it is not a Pierce-Arrow.

It takes a few minutes, but is worth it.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/bz-nO6WvOYw?rel=0_

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HI Arnold,

I just Googled REMFLEX and the third listing was about AVOID USING REMFLEX!

Not a ringing endorsement, eh?

Peter

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Superb, is the best way to describe the Meet.

Thanks to David, Diana, Bill, Wilma and all of David’s “Staff,” as he called those wonderful folks.

It was more fun than the following film clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFv_PoZ2iP0

Make sure you watch it, as it is well worth the time!

That is how much fun we had in KAL-A-MA-ZOO!

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Three Cheers for Greg & Ken! HIP, HIP, HURRAY; HIP, HIP, HURRAY; HIP, HIP, HURRAY!

Thanks to Greg and Ken for a wonderful weekend!

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Henry,

You can still buy Larry and Jean some drinks!

You do a great job.

Peter

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Gerat photo!

What are the chances of that happening?

WOW!

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Bravo, Chris!!!

Now I want to go hunt one out!

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