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Just make sure it is properly insured, drive it and enjoy it.

It is a beautiful car.

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Capacitors in old radio chassis that are bad or questionable will show signs of sweating (as Greg mentioned) or they will be swollen.

Any electrolytic capacitors that show these signs should be replaced before you try to power up the unit.

Damage to tubes and other parts can occur if you power on with bad caps.

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Richard, sounds like you had your own chase going on to get this car.

Very glad you ended up with it and it is being lovingly restored.

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Published by the So Cal Region of the PAS.

Very neat book, indeed.

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I agree about us prewar enthusiasts needing to stick together and encourage the next generation to appreciate these vehicles.

My family had prewar cars since before they had me, so I had no choice but to be around them and I quickly learned to appreciate them for the rolling pieces of history that they are.

And I can second the notion that finding a place to show our cars is getting harder and harder.

These days everything is filled with 50’s, muscle cars and hot rods.

I’m guilty of owning a 60’s muscle car but when I want to attend a show with one of my older cars I would love to see at least one other antique car there.

I love parking next to a Ford Model A so people can see the striking difference in size and luxury Pierce Arrow owners enjoyed back then.

Bringing up the next generation is what will ensure our cars survive.

I am well aware that I am just my generation’s caretaker of a little slice of history and I would love to pass it along to someone that loves automotive history as much as I do.

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I can only add my experiences, so here goes.

Back in the early 70’s my grandfather heard of a brass era car meet happening in the area.

My grandfather, my father and I jumped in the Pierce to go have a look.

Of course we didn’t park inside the blocked off area with the brass cars but a few owners did come over and look at the Pierce.

Not a single one said a word to any of us.

They just looked at the car then walked away.

That really soured my grandfather on joining an antique car club and he never even thought about joining the PAS even though he purcahsed the car in the early 60’s.

I joined the PAS once my grandfather passed and my father took possession of the car hoping to learn more about the car and to broaden my resources.

I am very, very pleased to have found such a great Society of members that are never hesitant to offer advice or even their last spare part to help a fellow member get going.

As for the Franklin Club, one of my uncles is a very active member (having owned various Franklins since the early 60’s) and he says there are a few members that are not so nice but for the most part they seem to be a very welcoming and helpful group.

I’ve met a few and can confirm his assessment.

When it comes to the Rickenbacker Car Club there are so few of us that we have to depend on each other.

Milton Schilde and his son are the only other members of the club I have met in person although I have corresponded with other members.

I love the PAS and wish all enthusiast’s clubs were like this.

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A follow up with Wayne would be a great show and would get the PAS a lot of positive exposure.

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She is looking great.

Those chrome wires must have been a pretty penny.

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If they balk just point out the frame tag where it says it was made in NY.

Good luck with your new purchase.

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That is good news that it wasn’t actually stolen but I hope the whole issue gets sorted out.

I will put the word out to everyone I emailed and sent text messages to standby for now.

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I live out here in Riverside County and I will put the word out to all the other ‘car’ people I know.

I know a few guys that buy and sell a lot of cars and one that parts cars out regularly.

I sincerely hope they get the car back and I hope the thieves get hung up by their thumbs.

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Thanks for the update and it sounds like you went through quite an ordeal with your stain.

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Congrats on your new Pierce.

As Bill said, please post more pictures of your new car.

Given enough info, the experts and fanatics here will have your car up to snuff in no time.

Welcome to the PAS!

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Still sounds like a bargain if the car is solid and runs well.

Hopefully the winning bidder joins the PAS or is a current PAS member.

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Got my calendars today.

Some simply amazing shots this year.

Thank you for all your efforts to produce another great calendar.

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I will be patiently checking my mailbox every day.

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When will you be shipping the new calendars?

I know I won’t be able to use it until next year but I still want to drool over all the pictures.

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Straight to this website, not through any link provided -just to clarify.

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I got the same email and went straight to the website to see if my credentials had changed.

I tried to get the website to send me my credentials but so far I have not received an automated response.

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Lucas Tires in Long Beach, Calif installed my tires about 10 years ago and I have had zero issues with flats or any other tube problems.

Give them a call and see what they have to say.

Lucas Classic Tires

(562) 595-6721

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