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Could this be the same Car that was used in Public Enemies?
Just spotted a black Pierce-Arrow sport sedan; 1931 or so, in the movie “Public Enemies”; being driven by “Melvin Purvis” in Chicago.
There was a maroon and black Series 80 coach in “Live By Night”.
Grest story, Bill, thanks for sharing!
randy
They should have used a Packard; everyone knows bootleggers and roues drove Packards, and classy, old-money people owned Pierce-Arrows
Was happy to see this beauty again a few evenings ago.
the “bad guy” actually dared put his foot on the running board.
I think it’s possible that small items like the vanities were pressed into a metal mold until the glue set; just speculation.
Glad you got your head off. Aluminum heads seem to be trouble in this way.
perhaps tge PAS needs to investigate reproducing the iron series 80 head, given the modern methods now available which have lowered the costs of castings. Rather than making molds for the cores needed, the head can be laser scanned to create a computer model of it, then the sand cores can be 3-d printed without molds.
IMO it would increase the value of Series 80 cars and likely result in preservation of more of the cars. What do you think?
Great progress!
Eagerly awaiting an update!
Great photos and descriptions to share the highlights of a GREAT winter mini-meet! Thanks to Wade and Jeannie and to all who contributed and who made it a GREAT WEEKEND!
After more research I am more confident the tiny spring is part of the zerk fitting used to force the plunger out. The spring holds the tiny ball check in place.
This is a known problem especially with some imported zerks of dubious quality.
There is no grease fitting as part of the Pierce design; I was referringbto the fitting you mentioned using to force the plunger out to ith a grease gun. That is all.
Possibly is it a springbfrom the grease fitting itself? Doesn’tbthese fittings have a spring-loaded ball which serves asca check to keep all the grease from backing out ofvthe fitting?
Don, did you find a part? I have one which is worn where the lower part rubs on the spring, but if you can salvage the handle off it I will be glad to send it to you.
Maybe they supplied castings as well?
Research reveals the Willys Jeep folks have reproduced both the cylinder head and engine block for their favorite vehicle. They are cast in China, are reputed to be of high quality, and seem reasonably priced.
1924 Pierce-Arrow Series 36 at the Pierce-Arrow Society tent, AACA Hershey swap meet
Jim, I will be there with Merlin; chocolate field. Thanks!
Thank for this contribution!
