JACK M Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 14 hours ago, Grimy said: Jack, I used the same CB 33 on my 1934 (but only one of the pair, because the brake is the gimmicky accelerator duplicate 1933-35) so I'm sure your 1932 uses the same. Thank You sir. Don't really need them but when reading this I went out to the garage and see that mine do look kind of week, Especially on the clutch side. In fact RA just sent me a shipping notice, Ordered late last night. Now we all know that a shipping notice only means that they have printed the label. I wont try tracking for another week or so.😅 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 7 hours ago, edinmass said: Keep adding elbow grease and the car is going to look fifty times better. It’s a big car........your gonna get tennis elbow! I probably already have it from all of the sports I used to play. And if I keep adding my elbow grease it will probably get worse - but who cares.... You're right - it's a BIG car - and it seems like I am not making much progress but, as you stated before,"small steps", which will all add up in the end. Besides, it's a lot of fun just messing with the car and finding things out about it as I putter along. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 On 8/22/2021 at 1:17 PM, edinmass said: The winter front is controlled by a shutter thermostat in the top tank of the radiator.........don’t worry, it’s not working! Just the joy of an early car. Nothing 400 bucks won’t fix...........😎 Shutter thermostat can be killed by sticky shutter pieces at the pivot points, top and bottom--ask me how I know. There's a strong spring on the linkage trying to keep the shutters closed. For anyone getting shutters rechromed on later cars, keep the pivot pins from being plated or they will be a problem. To test a shutter t'stat, remove and test in a pot of water on the stove. Massage a wire coat hanger to run thru the mounting holes and over the top of the pot so that the threaded rod remains upright and out of the water. As the water exceeds 150-160*F, the threaded rod should get a 1.0-1.5- inch "erection" (i.e., it lengthens). If it does, the t'stat is usable, and you need to adjust the linkage via the threaded rod. Ensure that ALL the linkage pivots are well lubricated and move freely. Those t'stats USED to be rebuilt by Jim Otto of TN, who was retired from Honeywell which owned Fulton Sylphon, the original manufacturer. Three or four years ago, PAS member Scott Henningsen of CA (in the PAS roster) bought Jim's business and is now actually making new units. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 34 minutes ago, Grimy said: Those t'stats USED to be rebuilt by Jim Otto of TN In 2015 he rebuilt the device for my 29 Cadillac. Neat guy really knew his stuff. I sent my Tstat, he fixed it and returned it with an invoice. Didnt insist on money up front(!) who does business that way any more??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave39MD Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Jim just rebuilt one for me last week so he is still active at this time. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Great seeing the progress on your car Joe. It may seem like little stuff but all the little steps forward add up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 As requested by Ed a while back 4 pictures of the other side of the engine 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 57 minutes ago, Billy Kingsley said: Great seeing the progress on your car Joe. It may seem like little stuff but all the little steps forward add up. Thanks. Like the song by Johnny Maestro - "Step by Step" I'll keep at it as long as I can until my next surgery in a couple of months. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Progress has slowed down (but hasn't stopped) due to work. Will post updates as they occur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Joe C, For most of us, at least until we retire (I was forced to retire a few years ago), work is what makes playing with our cars possible! So we do what we gotta do. Take care, and keep in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 Was finally able to get that last sparkplug out without doing any damage. Also, cleaned up some more chrome and while I was working on the car my neighbor came over with his friend to show him the car They loved it 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Was able to get under the car today and drop the oil pan It didn't look so bad. There was, however, a bit of sludge on the bottom. That will be cleaned out tomorrow and the pan will be painted. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 Haven't gotten as far along on the oil pan, etc. as I thought I would. Only have a limited amount of time during the week - work gets in the way, you know? Anyway, I'd like to ask a question. Either someone used some sort of gasket sealant (looks like Indian Head) on the oil pan gasket OR that's the way it came originally. The gasket on there is a paper gasket not cork. So my question is: After I get the pan mounting surface(s) clean should I use a sealant or not with the new gasket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Jie, call me. Anytime today, Ed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobinVirginia Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 On 9/3/2021 at 8:18 PM, pmhowe said: I have been told that using an impact wrench to loosen a frozen bolt is far less likely to cause a problem than using a breaker bar. I think the caveat is that the socket must be a good fit to the bolt head. I'd like to hear from the experts on this. I think impact wrenches have gotten a bad reputation from inexperienced users using them to over tighten things like wheel lug nuts. Phil Impacts offer a vibratory shock that loosens rust and other oxidation. The trick is gently working it back and forth. Just like a regular wrench, it’s all about the person using it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 In cases if rust, shock waves can help a lot. You have to finesse it though. it is easy to twist things off. You're right, it's all about the person using it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 A little more progress. Not completed yet but moving in the right direction. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 4 hours ago, wayne sheldon said: Nice! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 I remember my Mom talking about the Pierce Arrows and Packards of the '20's and '30's that she saw and greatly admired as a little girl. She was born in 1925, and it was probably in the late 1970's that she told me of her remembrances. By the '70's, they were nowhere to be seen on the streets. She wasn't a car person at all, but was an artist who appreciated well thought out or graceful styling in products of any kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Done - 10 coats 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 A man who owns a Pierce-Arrow envies no other man. Pierce advertisement, 1931. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 17 minutes ago, edinmass said: A man who owns a Pierce-Arrow envies no other man. Pierce advertisement, 1931. The word-for-word quote is "The man who owns a Pierce-Arrow envies no one." It's on a wall in my shop--in the bathroom, by the way.... 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Grimy said: The word-for-word quote is "The man who owns a Pierce-Arrow envies no one." It's on a wall in my shop--in the bathroom, by the way.... 🙂 I stand corrected! Gratias ad defensionem , quod est.........😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, edinmass said: Gratias ad defensionem , quod est.........😎 And "grassy asx" to you, too! Have a great time next week and hope you don't need to exercise your magnificent mechanical skills! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 The circular oil pick-up casting on your 9/26 picture set looks cracked. Is that being addressed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I have seen fenders that did not look that nice! What am I saying? I have PAINTED fenders that did not look that nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 2 hours ago, prewarnut said: The circular oil pick-up casting on your 9/26 picture set looks cracked. Is that being addressed? Yes........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, wayne sheldon said: I have seen fenders that did not look that nice! What am I saying? I have PAINTED fenders that did not look that nice! Thanks for the compliment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Joe if you have the time I need two fenders painted ! I know if I do it it will not look anything near as nice as your beautiful oil pan. dave s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 6 hours ago, SC38DLS said: Joe if you have the time I need two fenders painted ! I know if I do it it will not look anything near as nice as your beautiful oil pan. dave s Dave, As much as I'd like to help it is impossible. I have so little time I hardly get to work on my own car(s). Oh yeah. I'm sorry about what happened to your beautiful car...... Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 22 hours ago, Grimy said: The word-for-word quote is "The man who owns a Pierce-Arrow envies no one." It's on a wall in my shop--in the bathroom, by the way.... 🙂 A man who has a bathroom in his shop envies no one. It is 140 feet from my house. My bathroom is by the way. No comma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 3 hours ago, 60FlatTop said: A man who has a bathroom in his shop envies no one. It is 140 feet from my house. My bathroom is by the way. No comma. My condolences, Bernie. How does your wonderful wife handle your coming to the house with greasy hands? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Mine has a real urinal next to the washer and dryer. My buddies love that. But its a pretty big property, glad there are some trees and shrubs about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 18 hours ago, Grimy said: How does your wonderful wife handle your coming to the house with greasy hands? Grimy, you aren't going to like this but I gave a little thought to where I might get greasy. Maybe around the steering knuckle and tie rod ends on the '60. I have had the cars so long they all look like this. I spend most of my time walking around in bare feet with a bottle of detailer and a polishing cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 4 hours ago, 60FlatTop said: I spend most of my time walking around in bare feet with a bottle of detailer and a polishing cloth. You are a (far) better man than I, Gunga Din.... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 Been some time since any updates so..... Have been doing little things here and there. Did a little cleanup on the drivers side of the engine - removed the chrome lines and polished, fixed the front generator pulley that was out-of-round because of a dent in it, cleaned oil filter and painted it, cleaned the fuel pump filter bowl.... The major thing that was accomplished this weekend was the oil pan was put back on and filled. Was able to get oil pressure reading on the gauge while cranking engine so all is good as far as that goes. The next step is to see about getting spark and then see if the car will, at the very least, TRY to start - without the fuel tank line connected of course. Moving along - SLOWLY. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Progress is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 One step closer to trying to fire it up. Cleaned points, grounded a spark plug (out of the engine) and cranked engine - GOT SPARK !!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 More progress is gooder! (sic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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