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Nice find Milton.

I find it amazing that cars like that are still hiding in barns.

Good luck with the project and maybe one day our families will get to ride in each others Pierce Arrows and Rickenbackers.

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Our ’29 143 EDL.

The car was purchased by my grandfather in 1962 and is very original.

Rumor has it that the car was repainted in the late 50’s before my grandfather bought it but the rest of the car pretty much all 1929.

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My guess would be the nickel plating on the reflectors is gone.

One headlight on our ’26 Rickenbacker is like that.

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I had the front Houdaille shocks rebuilt on my dad’s ’29 143 at 5-Points a little over 3 years ago and they are holding up well.

They survived all three tours at the Oregon Meet along with the miles that have been added since then.

One side did weep a little at first but it has since stopped.

They even seem to be adjusted well for car.

I would love to see a write up on how to do the shocks yourself.

I would tackle the job if I had some direction, first.

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Arnold,

I got the e-mail. Thanks for such a detailed write-up. Part of me wants to replace the seals with modern seals for longevity but another part wants to keep the car totally original and replace the felt seals.

No will ever see the seals but I’ll know what’s in there.

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Thanks for the offer to send the write up, Arnold.

You can send it either via e-mail or snail mail.

Everything is correct in the latest registry for snail mail or you can send it e-mail to [email protected]

I have the seals I just have to get out in the garage and start taking things apart.

Thanks again.

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Thanks a bunch for the information.

I’m just happy to hear that I don’t have to completely remove the whole rear axle assembly to do the seals.

Looks like I’ve got some work for the next few weekends.

Thanks for the offer to help out with shims, if I need any I’ll let you know.

Thank you,

Craig

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