Keep all of the advice coming! I am mostly an antique airplane guy (as was my deceased friend) and I have several airplane projects in the works at the same time.... but I have always LOVED the old cars and could not pass on this one. It is going to be a while before I can spend much on it. I need to get it rolling right now to get it home, I am wrestling with the whole buy 5 tire thing mentioned above, so I totally get it. Right now, three "roller" tires will get me home. I am enjoying just playing with it now and learning a LOT in the process. I love picking through the parts, I am finding Pierce parts in the back seat, and parts from differing Stutz cars as well (EdinMa is going to be sorry he gave me his number!) The hand crank was in a sewn pouch next to the rear seat, for some reason. I pulled lightly, but no budge..I am not going to force it. I'll put some oil in cylinders and let it sit for a while. It will be a long time before I even think about starting it, I will not do any damage to it beforehand.
I am trying to identify the Pierce parts and gather them to help my friend's wife sell it for a reasonable price, I'm having fun with the Stutz (it has a 1929 Setchell Carlson "Karadio" in it with a remote head, the most bizarre thing I have ever seen!) I look forward to sharing progress, asking for advice, and begging/trading for parts.
Thanks Everyone!
Gene