CraigD

If the car is still for sale, could you give me a call and we could talk a little bit? 425.445.fivefivezerofive. - Craig

Hi RJP, I live in Washington and would enjoy coming to see your car if we could work that out. Where are you located? Craig

My dad had a 1925 Model 11A... a Doctor's Coupe. Did Franklin officially use the term Doctor's Coupe in company literature? Or was that a broader term used by consumers to describe many cars of that particular body type? Craig

Well, with helpful input from friends in this forum, I am now planning to do the Lucas / Custom classic (blackwall). Thank you for the suggestions!

I got the answer to my original question about lifting the car, so now I'm happy this thread has drifted to tires. Given what I've read so far, I'm leaning towards buying the Firestones. But I thought I might see more debate here on bias ply vs radial. Any input on that issue?

I am putting my '29 Speedster on jack stands as I get new tires (and chrome plate the lock rings). 2 questions about lifting: 1) In the front, can I lift the car from the middle of the front axle tube? 2) In the rear, can I lift the car from the bottom of the differential? If these centered jack locations won't damage the car, it's easy for me to then put jack stands under the springs in each of the four corners.

Thanks for all the info, everyone. Paul... thanks for your info about remaining Speedsters. Seems like best estimates today are that we know about 37 remaining. It would be fun to see a picture of that last known L27... post a picture sometime!

Ok, thanks Roger... just saw that note. Thanks for the tip!

Could someone possibly scan and email me the article on page 12 of ACN 38? It's my understanding that the article includes information about the production numbers of Franklin Speedsters. I have been unable to obtain a copy of that article yet. Thank you very much! Craig craigrdevine@gmail.com

Well, Murphy's Law has interfered! I looked through my collection of ACN's... I have almost all of them (thanks to a kind, long-time Franklin enthusiast) and wouldn't you know... issue #38 is missing. I'll check around to see if someone in my area has a copy. Craig

Thanks to MIke and Dan. I have been in regular touch with Dave, and I will check ACN 38. Thank you both very much for the replies!

Where could I find model production by year? I'd love to know a general source for model production numbers, but I'm specifically interested in finding out how many Speedsters were produced from 1929 to 1934. Thanks for the information, Craig

John, Thank you for the information. If anyone could send pictures of an original style strap from a Tourer of the late 20s, I'd appreciate it. And if you find the pattern for it, please let me know. I'll contact the club to see if they have plans. Thanks! Craig

Does anyone know where I might be able to get two hardware pieces for the rear seat strap for a '29 Speedster? Thanks for suggestions, Craig

Eli, No the straps don't secure the trunk to the car. Per the drawing, the upper strap is attached to the back of the trunk, and the lower strap is attached to the bottom of the trunk. The trunk is secured to the car with 4 screws down into the rear platform.