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Jak, interesting that I have never read that about the gas lamps; so glad you posted. I always assumed they were pitiful and the later electrics were an improvement, light output-wise.

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I have identified a material tested and used by enthusiasts of “Another Motorcar”” and am attempting to obtain some of this material. Will keep you posted.”

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Auburn Automobile Corporation office and factory showroom, restored Art Deco masterpiece, full of automotive art…

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Twelve at the ACD Museum…

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The show field…

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A nice example which I liked:

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The Inn was beautiful

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Another winner!

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I have a few.

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I did learn this weekend, while studying my 1929-1930 parts lists will illustrations, that the test specification, at least for the Model C engine, is 30 to 40 pounds pull at the rim should cause it to slip.

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I am reading my copy; agree with Rick, it’s a good book and a great addition to the body of knowledge about the Pierce-Arrow.

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I found in the old service bulletins that this was a 137 inch wheelbase Car, assembled during June 1931. The owner of the number plate was surprised that much infonwascavailable.

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Thanks, Bob!

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Ford Fusion money for a decent Pierce-Arrow seems OK to me.

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In perusing my new Series 80 manual last evening, I noticed the illustration and description of the harmonic damper, including advice that, upon adjusting the compression springs until a tension of 15 pounds applied tangentially at the rim is required to slip the damper. Just like the unit Rolls-Royce used for years.

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Thanks, Ed. I found several rebuilders of the rubber vulcanized units but nothing describing this unit.

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I have a couple of technical papers regarding the Rolls-Royce friction dampener which they used for years. There is discussion and test data of potential substitutes for the original woven cotton duck material. I also found a photo of a cotton duck friction element.

These materials are quite interesting but they do not really answer

My immediate need, which is to restore my Pierce’s dampener to good condition and useful service. Surely someone has answered this question before now (one might reason)?

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