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  • in reply to: Keys – Ignition -Door -Tire Carrier Locks #405084
    Craig Castillo

    Nice resource for key blanks.

    I removed my door handle and took it to an old school local locksmith and after many hours of searching in his inventory he found and cut a key for the door lock on my Pierce.

    I doubt most locksmiths that haven’t been around for decades would have a blank so the eBay source is a great find.

    I have been tempted to remove the steering lock assembly and take it to him but I have not done so.

    in reply to: Fuel gauge #405076
    Craig Castillo

    An easy explanation of how to calculate series and parallel resistance.

    in reply to: Texas-Florida-Hurricanes and our Pierce-Arrow cars #405060
    Craig Castillo

    With all the devastation due to weather events in the news I have also been wondering about our PAS family in the affected areas.

    Alan stated it much better than I could have, so if there are any PAS members that suffered damage or have any tales to tell, please let us know.

    in reply to: high speed miss #405050
    Craig Castillo

    As usual, Greg comes through with some great advice and real world experience.

    Thanks for always chiming in, I learn a ton from guys like you and the other experts in the PAS.

    Every marque has their quirks and most of my Pierce experience with our ’29 so I love learning about all the other Pierces.

    in reply to: Fuel gauge #405030
    Craig Castillo

    Resistor color code chart.

    Using this you can decode almost any resistor you have in your pile of parts.

    in reply to: First Road test #405027
    Craig Castillo

    That looks like more fun than Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride.

    in reply to: Silver Arrow show car being auctioned #405008
    Craig Castillo

    Is that ’26 the Frankencar that has been discussed here before?

    Because that seems like an awfully low estimate for an open car and the proportions just don’t look right.

    in reply to: Silver Arrow show car being auctioned #405003
    Craig Castillo

    Some gorgeous and significant cars will change hands soon.

    Hopefully the new owners see fit to join the PAS.

    in reply to: September 2017 Hemmings #404919
    Craig Castillo

    Ken, posting a link and/or serial number of the car you’re looking at would allow our top notch sleuths to research the vehicle and get you as much information as they can dig up.

    Good luck with your quest and yes, David Coco is PAS treasure.

    We are very fortunate he’s chosen the Pierce Arrow marque as his marque of choice.

    in reply to: OPTIMA Red Top 6V Battery #404912
    Craig Castillo

    Thank you for your yearly efforts to secure the Optima battery deal.

    And I can vouch for their longevity.

    I had a red top in my Pierce for 10 years before I swapped it out.

    The battery was still operating just fine but it was old so I decided to replace it before it failed.

    in reply to: Best internet sites to find old car projects #404906
    Craig Castillo

    Our Pierce and our Rickenbacker were purchased by leads from other ‘car’ people.

    in reply to: Well, I’m Shocked #404851
    Craig Castillo

    I had one set of Houdaille shocks done at Four Points in Santa Ana.

    The job was done well but they are very pricey.

    I was going to try and have the other set done in Oregon.

    Not sure what all they did to my shocks but when I picked them up the guy said all they did were seals, said the inside was fine.

    Asked me where I found them since they looked like they had very, very low miles on them.

    in reply to: Well, I’m Shocked #404845
    Craig Castillo

    Apple Hydraulics

    1610 Middle Road

    Calverton, NY 11933

    Email to:[email protected]

    If you’re on the East Coast.

    in reply to: Dave Stephens Baby #404776
    Craig Castillo

    Nice looking car, David.

    Mutual love is a thing of beauty, unrequited love never ends well for anybody.

    in reply to: 1932 New York Show Car for sale #404768
    Craig Castillo

    That is a very special Pierce Arrow that deserves to be lovingly restored to its former glory.

    I’m sure it will end up in Pebble Beach eventually.

    in reply to: St. Louis Fox Theatre–PA St. Louis Meet. #404763
    Craig Castillo

    What a gem of a theater and an amazing instrument.

    That had to be a special treat.

    Good job, David.

    in reply to: St. Louis Fox Theatre–PA St. Louis Meet. #404758
    Craig Castillo

    Did anyone grab video of this performance?

    If so, I’d love to see it.

    in reply to: 1921 X5 Two Ton Project #404725
    Craig Castillo

    That spring looks like it belongs inside the fork tube on a motorcycle.

    I bet that is under a lot pressure when it is compressed.

    Thanks for the updates.

    in reply to: Series 80 Engine Block Jacket Cover #404702
    Craig Castillo

    I purchased my sealing washers from Dave Murray.

    in reply to: Series 80 Engine Block Jacket Cover #404696
    Craig Castillo

    The washers for the water jacket on the side of a PA straight 8 are comprised of two metal halves with a composite materiel in the middle that will ‘crush’ when the bolt is tightened.

    The metal halves appear to be fairly soft so they will distort enough to provide a seal.

    The washers may be the same for the earlier cars.

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