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Lower ones look like windshield or vent window closers. Are there part numbers on the 4 on the left. I can make out something that looks like a cast-in number. Probably a visor/wind wing clamp?

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Edgar and Brooks,

Edgar,

I remember your car well and that is a what I was looking for. Brooks, I will check the library.

The color on this car is closer to willow green. I don’t think it was a repaint because it is behind the dash. Maybe a customer requested color?

Thanks for your help.

Bill

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There is also a 1918 Model48 Roadster on the site

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There is one on eBay.

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Here is the plate form the Vault

http://www.vaultcars.com/wp-content/uploads/653-Pierce-Arrow-Serial-Plate-800x496.jpg

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Curtiss,

There is an old thread on the AACA that says

For Sale – Distributor cap, NOS, DR-171, #15436 Delco, for Packard 1923-26, Marmon ’23-’25, Nash ’22-’24, Pierce Arrow ’25-’28 and Wills St Clair ’25-’27

$95. It was sold to me as also fitting a ’24 Buick.

This link might also help

http://restorecarsclassifieds.com/wiki/show_pdf.pdf?n=6391

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Butternut Coffee can was the inspiration for the paint.

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TV Guide says season 2 episode 15 originally aired on January 18, 2015, is available to stream

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While dealing with insomnia last night, I ran across a show called, “Strange Inheritance, orphan cars, first aired 2016. It was the story on the children of Grant J. Qualm, liquidating his 85 car collection. This car was the focus, along with a Kissel Gold Bug.

They claimed there were 5 of them and the color came from the coffee can of his favorite coffee.

The Kissel and the Pierce were no sales, but the other cars brought $700k. The collection was appraised at $1 million. In 2015.

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Bill,

Congratulations on a great car. I am getting ready to move to Berkeley Lake and will have some shop space should you need any help.

Bill Lyons

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Ford converted from nickel to chrome in 1930. I would say that nickel was not an option, but all that was available in the 20′, particularly the early 20’s. The parts books may indicate the finish on parts. I think the question is more “was chrome an option.”

I am sure there are more knowledgeable historians in our group, but the above is what I remember.

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Kenneth,

Great car congratulations. I am envious of the extra 4 cylinders. Did you get an archer for the radiator? There is a correct one on eBay if you didn’t.

Enjoy using it.

Bill

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Blaine,

You mention the new coil as a potential. One thing I leaned the hard way, just because it is new doesn’t mean it will work (particularly in this age of the finest China can offer). Check each item and don’t assume they are ok.

Bill

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Blane,

I don’t envy you. I hate electrical problems if that ends up what your problem is.

I would start with making sure you have the plug wires correct. If you have 2 switched that might do it. Check both at the plugs and at the cap. Speaking of the cap, you didn’t mention it. Is it used or new. If used, is there any carbon tracking or cracks on the underside? Condenser? Check the plug gaps. What condition is the rotor? The carbon electrode?

Recheck point gap/setup, make sure there is no play in the dizzy shaft (worm bushings)

I would check the resistance on the plug wire to see if the were all the same, if not that might be it.

It just takes a disciplined approach and eliminate the potential problems one at a time.

Let us know what you find. Good luck.

Bill

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Gregg,

You can try to soften them by spraying/brushing them with 3 parts xylene (I have seen isopropyl/rubbing alcohol used) and 1 part wintergreen oil. I soaked some parts in it and it is hard to control the softening.

To counter that spray or brush the part and put it in a ziplock bag for a day or two. Check progress and respray as needed. Repeat until desired softness.

Good luck finding a solution.

It will make your shop smell like a Wrigley’s gum plant, but that might be a good thing.

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Ok, I just submitted a request for the Fresno to Norcross, (Atlanta) GA crankshaft shipment. To make it easy, you need to have the zip code from where it is shipping and the local pickup store’s code. For example, Norcross is GAATA which you get from Fastenal’s store locator on their website. You also need to know the weight and dimensions.

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Forgot,

You can pay the freight at either end so that makes it easier on the person shipping to you if it is a sale. I just bought a crankshaft in Fresno and I will let you know what it costs to get it Atlanta.

Bill

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Dave,

I received that axle in GA and it was a relatively painless process. Bob had to get the axle on a pallet to a local Fastenal store, which was the hard part, and it has to be picked up at the destination store.

Fastenal has what they call Third Party Logistics. That is basically the trucking division that gets all the items distributed to the, I believe it is 1500, stores. Just make sure the two locations can handle the weight, as not all have pallet jacks and unloading docks. The cost seems dependent on area more than weight. I was just quoted $150 to ship a 350 # Buick V* form the Dakotas to Atlanta.

That axle is now rebuilt and under my 836.

https://www.fastenal.com/en/22/3pl-(third-party-logistics)

http://https://www.fastenal.com/en/22/3pl-(third-party-logistics)

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David,

Here is a better piece

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David,

I found this. I don’t know if the weight or not.

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