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Hi, I have quite a few 32-33 v-8 parts and spares. I am sure I have a water pump,fuel pump, dist, freewheeling valve and linkage, shocks, generator, ect. My email address is edinmass@aol.com . I am a CCCA life member, as well as a Cad-LaSalle and Pierce Arrow Society member. Drop me a note with your phone number and more detailed parts list. Thanks.

Hi, Have someone place the armature on a growler. It is a special electrical device used to test armatures on generators and starters. I see them at hershey all the time for 25 dollars or so. I bought 3 last year for myself and two friends. I ended up needing mine two weeks ago when my 33 1247 quit charging. It worked fine. If you can't find anybody local, look me up in the Pierce club and give me a call. I would be happy to test it for you if you want to send it out. I could turn it around in just one day. I would also place an ampe probe around the starter cable to see how many amps it is drawing under load. Any good modern auto repair shop would have one. Best of luck, Ed Minnie <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I passed up a running 4 2 years ago for 3500.00 It was for sale over a year at that price with no takers. Ed

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To pmpmph, I would like to apologize for the incorrect assumption that his car was in "race car configuration". I accidently inferred it from the text in his first post, and when I could find no information on his rare obscure make, concluded incorrectly that it was a competition automobile. Maybe it is now possible to turn this around and make a misunderstanding into something positive. I will write a letter to the classification committee to review the entire policy of "race cars". I would welcome the above posters who made comments in support of these cars to also do the same. I STAND CORRECTED. Ed Minnie

Dave, I was under the impression that only cars listed in the roster when the "race car rule" was installed would continue to be approved. Others not listed would not. I have not looked it up in the handbook, but I am rather sure that was how the wording was done. Ed Minnie

Gearboy, I have no problem with the car and letting cars in racing configuration in the club. I was just asking about club procedure. As far as Bentlys go I have driven a 3, 4 1/2, speed six, and 8 litre. I have also had oppertunity to run around in two diffrent Raltions as well as Invecta, ect. So I am pretty familar with most CCCA Classics.I was just not familar with the car or the current club policy as to it's current status. I have no problem with the rare and obscure marques, and enjoy seeing them on the field. As far as the CCCA suffering....well it's at an all time high membership. And if you read Jon Lee's text I think it's clear he is glad to see it back in the hands of a CCCA member. Mr Lee likes to let the Brittish cars leak oil on his garage floor as he owns and drives his W.O. and Allard quite hard and often. He is also one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met in the hobby over the last 25 years. Ed Minnie Life Member CCCA. Past Director NER. Master Judge.

Now for the BIG question. Does a car that has past approval still qualify as a CCCA Classic, or does it have to reapply. Would this car now come in under "race car" rules? How about posting a photo and the info in the 1966 file. I can't find any info on the car and was wondering about displacement, hp, wheelbase, trans, ect. Thanks, Ed Minnie

Sorry, I sold off all my 29 parts 2 years ago. Try Wayne Elsworth in the Cadillac Club. My email address is Edinmass@aol.com . Ed

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CJ 33-36 According to the ccca main paige.

It sure looks like a 32 Maybach to me. Ed <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi Claire,I my memory serves me right I think I remember sending you several emails in the past. I'm not sure if you will remember me. I live just outside of Springfield(about 70 miles away for thoes on the west coast) and have owned over a dozen 29 to 31 Caddys. I have pleanty of parts if you are missing anything, and can also give you the name and number of a member in Sharon Ma.(about 25 miles away) of a running car you can look at for photos and missing parts. In your post you said you were looking for an easy way to get your car to run.....there is no such thing as easy when working on a antique or Classic car. They require lots of time and money. There is no easy way out. If a person doesn't have the skills to assemble and run the current engine they would not be quilified to install a modern engine. By the way.... your car has a torque tube drive shaft. That means you would also have to change the transmission and rear end to do a "easy driveline update"..... that doesn't sound too easy to me. I'll be home all weekend if you would like to take a drive out to see my car. It's about 4 miles of exit 7 off the mass pike. I have a garage full of cars and other interesting toys you can kick tires on and take pictures till you have every thing you need. I also have an engine for a 30 sitting on the ground you can get a close look at, as well as a dissassembled engine. Just send me an email and i'll return it with my phone number. Good Luck, Ed M. Edinmass@aol.com

Hi, There are no problems with that transmission. The only problem I have seen in them is water damage and pitting. They shift fast and easy with no noise or grinding. I have made parts and gears for Pierce transmissions in the past, and currently have a 33, 34, 35, 36, and w-1 overdrive apart and cleaned up on the shelf. They are quite simple to service and assemble. Bearings are available over the counter for the input and output shafts. The torrington roller bearings that are internal can be hard to find, but you can usually beat the bushes and find what you need. You probably have a throw out bearing/ yoke/ or alignment issue. It's not a big deal to pull the transmission out and strip it down. It's probably best to just go right through everything, including the disk, pressure plate, and regrind the flywheel. If you need bearing numbers or anything else just drop me a note. Hope to see your car at the Pierce National meet in Asheville N.C. in June. Good luck, Ed Minnie Edinmass@aol.com

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Peerless went broke right after the Volstead act was repealed, so they switched over to making beer. They are still at it 70 years later. Maybe you have had a Black Label Beer! Try going to the Stutz club link and buy the great Stutz book they sell. It tells all. Good luck, Ed <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Philco started building car radios in 1932, as Pierce used them as well. I have bought 3 1932-1933 style Philco radios on ebay in the last two years. I even bought one with a Pierce script key. They run from 350 to 700 depending on condition. I only need two but bought the third for parts. If you find one and need something let me know. Good luck, Ed Minnie

Do you know what brand and model radio Lincoln dealers installed?

How about a photo of your trailer. Do you pull it with the 1601?

Chuck IS correct.

The answer to your question is simple. Both Pierce Arrow and Lebaron used this term. From Pierce it was a car with a division window between the front and rear seats on a 7 passenger car. There was no removable top above the driver. It was the same body as the 7 passenger sedan. EDL'S are what Pierce collectors call them. 98% of the time they have leather front seats and cloth rear seats. It was meant to be chauffeur driven. The EDL was the most common body style Pierce built. Cadillac built the exact same body style and called it Imperial Limousine. LeBaron used the term EDL the same as Pierce but had several different trim options and disappearing dividers to help conceal a car doing "double duty" as a family sedan and a business Limo. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

They made the trailer in three sizes. Known as Model A, B, C, they are most often found with the interrior torn out. If the serial number tag is still on the front, I can tell you the model. From memory the smallest Model C is about 12 feet, the B is about 16, and the A is about 19. The most popular is the B, then the A, and lastly is the C. Take a tape mesure and post the length, I'll try and post the dealer info on the lengths. Ed <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Anyone have an answer for the car, or the names of the man in the hat and his wife showen on the cover of the last Bulletin? Gotta love the drip pan underneath. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> How can an oil leak be a deduction at a grand classic if the Packards leaked that much when new? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Never have seen a Pierce with a pan under it. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> Maybe the floor of the dealership is made of the same rust prone metal that Packard made their bodies from! SHAWN...... IF THAT DOESN'T GET THE FOURM MOVING NOTHING WILL!!!!!!! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Ed Minnie 1931 PA 1933 PA 1934 PA 1936 PA 1937 PA 1931 Caddy NONE LEAK ANY OIL!!!!!!! THEY JUST BURN IT! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hello, I have never seen a Pierce mirror with a clock in it that was factory installed. They were a common aftermarket accessory sold in catalogs and parts stores. Many Pierce cars were chauffer driven, and a pocket watch would have been required for his employment and thus that would eliminate the need for such a mirror. Also remember that every Pierce had a clock in the dash, so why put another in the front? Your mirrors were probably ment for a cheaper car that did not have a factory clock, and it wase much easier to install than cutting up a dash that had very little room and no good spot to place it in view down there. They are popular with todays collectors and I am sure you can sell them with little problem. I see them at Hershey from 75 to 150 dollars. Good Luck, Ed. 1931 Pierce 1933 Pierce 1934 Pierce 1936 Pierce 1937 Pierce X Three