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The strapping I have is 1 1/4″ wide and is the same width as the gas tank strapping. You can bend it on itself and drill it, but I wouldn’t weld it. It is a little thinner than the original tank strapping but it is high strength, so I think it will be ok.

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One of the problems I am facing is some of the roof bows are warped, have damage or are missing. That is where the steel strapping comes in.

Since I am in the steel business, I have easy access to steel strapping that the industry uses to secure 40,000# steel coils. The material is high strength, has spring like qualities, and creates great arch’s. It can also be obtained in long lengths.

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Jim,

They are a little eclectic, but for coachbuilt stuff like hinges, I find they are great. Don’t forget you don’t pay the VAT.

Bill

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Jim,

Might want to try the Complete Automobilist out of England

https://www.completeautomobilist.com/categories/complete-automobilist-coachbuild-and-body-parts-check-strap

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Found the article. PASB 2012-2.

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There was a service bulletin awhile back that had all the dimensions for the jacket with diverter. It was basically a plan to replace the diverter.

I will try to find it but I am still unpacking.

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mea culpa, I didn’t have my brain in gear. I use to have a 6 speed and now it feels like a power glide.

That is even easier. There are all sorts of clock movements that you could go to. My father-in-law was a watchmaker for Westclox and he had all sorts of movement he put into older clocks.

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I was wondering if the internals might fit into the case Richard has.

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Richard,

Here is your clock. Just change the face.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1929-1930-Pierce-Arrow-SPEEDOMETER-Original-speedo/232976218056?hash=item363e76f7c8:g:Q4wAAOSwn91bzkuH:rk:25:pf:0

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Was his name Ted?

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Here is some more comparisons. Since it was from a ’53 manual, they didn’t include Pierces

1953 Chilton Flat Rate Manual, Engine Specification Section

Packard Twelve……………473 ci…..366 lb/ft @ 1400 rpm

Cadillac Sixteen…………..431 ci…..324 lb/ft @ 1700 rpm

Lincoln K V-12…………….414 ci…..312 lb/ft @ 1200 rpm

Lincoln H V-12…………….292 ci……235 lb/ft @ 1800 rpm

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As a basis of comparison, A 1932 Packard V12 with 160 HP developed 322 #/ft of torque at 1400 rpm.

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Bob,

Correct. They all had winter homes in the same area on Jekyll Island, GA.

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I talked to Battery’s + today and they said they only had “the new style” Optima available, but didn’t have one in stock. I wonder if that is why they are out of stock many places.

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I’m with Peter. Rectal cranial inversion gone amuck.

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Now I know how Rodney Dangerfield felt.

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Ronald,

Are you missing all or part of one. I might have a part of one for a ’33

Bill

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Along the same lines, is anyone from the LA area heading east anytime soon with car space?

Thanks,

Bill

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John,

Congratulations on joining the society and on your wonderful acquisition.

I noticed that the license mounting hardware is not period correct. LOL

I wonder if it is for a rumble seat step? Someone will know what goes there.

Can we see more of your prize?

Again, Welcome and enjoy the comradery.

Bill

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Rick,

Here is one out of a ’33, my guess is that yours would be similar.

Bill

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