Dandy Dave Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I had quite an eventful week. I have been helping a friend with a 1929 Pierce Arrow getting it ready for a trip to Wood Stock, Vermont that he and his wife will be attending. Very cool old car. but the real kicker was when his neighbor pulled in his yard across the street with another Pierce. A 1933 V-12. I walked over to say hello and take a few photos and ask if we could open the hood. He did and there was a fuel leak where an in line filter was added. The two rubber lines were badly dry rotted. Lucky it did not get a spark and burn. You can see it in the engine photo by the steering box. I grabed some tools, replaced the line, with a piece the owner had in stock, and got to go for a ride. And then an offer to drive it back a few miles. Now this is livin the high life. And these Peirce Guys, They don't play around with dollars, no sir, they stuck a $10 In my Speedo just for not scraching the paint. :cool: Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) This is the 1929 Pierce Arrow straight 8 that I have been working on this past week. All Spit -n- Polished, and ready to go. Dandy Dave! Edited August 20, 2010 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Aw man, I thought the sedan looked nice, but that 33 convertible coupe....oh my...not crazy about green cars, but that sucker could sit next to my 31 phaeton all....day....long.......congrats on having such fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I have a feeling I'm gonna be sorry I asked, but do you always wear a Speedo when you work on old cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 Buckles and Buttons scratch the paint and other surfaces. Speedos don't baby. Besides that, there is not a lot of loose clothing to get caught on anything when you slide underneath to fix stuff. Actually I find it quite comfortable also. Try it, you might like it. :cool:Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I have a feeling I'm gonna be sorry I asked, but do you always wear a Speedo when you work on old cars?I guess you missed the photo he posted, I think it was last year, of him mowing his yard in his red, white and blue patriotic Speedo. :eek: :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 It appears the model prefers to pose on the "Hollywood side" (in front of the vehicle pictured) as opposed to the "Detroit Side" (the car is in front of the model this way, according to the interviews with Packard stylists I recently read...)Seriously, I agree on avoiding belt buckles, etc. when possible, Dave. The smile says it all, I am sure it was a great way to spend a summer afternoon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Please Susan, don't repost that picture!! My eyes, MY EYES!!!Seriously Dave, my wife would not let me run around the yard like that. There are too many accidents on our back road, as it is.:cool:Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 If Dave in a speedo makes your eyes pop out, you should see the rest of the collection that the V-12 Pierce owner has....... makes Dave look like a lady in a burka...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 If Dave in a speedo makes your eyes pop out, you should see the rest of the collection that the V-12 Pierce owner has....... makes Dave look like a lady in a burka......:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 If Dave in a speedo makes your eyes pop out, you should see the rest of the collection that the V-12 Pierce owner has....... makes Dave look like a lady in a burka......Tis true, This 1933 Pierce lives a very happy life with many more, and the owner is a true gentlemen. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) I wanta come back in my next life as a Pierce V12. Great looking, lots of pep, and everyone adores you. How could it get better? Edited August 20, 2010 by trimacar (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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