mikewest

Yes I missed that... I wish I lived close by, Id help get it out! Good luck and take a few pictures first!

Ed he isnt going to take the box out... He is going to adjust it in place. You can lead a horse to water...... But xxxxxxxxx I wish him luck.

Black is beautiful....

1920s Franklin

Bead breaker

This was a garage find this spring. I bought it off this site in PA. From the original family. Last licenced 1958. I've gone through the mechanics, new rubber, fuel supply,brakes,wires and hoses. It has 54xxx miles. Runs great. I need to put a top on it. Anxious for some good weather to drive it. It's on the road, ready to go.

Are the lites Stablite or Depressbeam?⁸

Bob , I know of two others, one together and mostly restored and one apart and incomplete.

A PINK FRANKLIN???? This is one I hope never gets reproduced....Smile.....

Lastly this article was written by Tom Hubbard . I scanned just a portion of it where he is talking about body paint.

Bright RED Franklins have been common place since the inception of Franklin. Ill offer examples from period factory brochures in 1929 and 1930. These pieces of literature are commonplace on Ebay and even the club library. When I restored the 1929 model 137 that Bob Cornman owns today I didnt care for the color that it was originally. It was a dark copper body with matching copper fenders and aprons. I had several long winded calls to Tom Hubbard who graciously spent time with me on the telephone. He wasnt in good health but still took my calls . I told him I wanted to paint the car Satin Red with maroon fenders. He told me that Franklin was in the business to sell cars and that his conversations with factory people confirmed if a customer wanted "Special Paint" and could pay for it, they would get it. He also pointed out standard paint jobs in red were not a option but in the general lineup. Im enclosing a few shots from the large colored brochures Franklin gave out at their dealerships. Do I think Hubbard was the final note in authenticity ???? Im not sure , but I do think he had a better handle on it that most alive today. I think the 29 Franklin sedan in question here is a real sharp car for the money (Model A Ford Money)and for a few grand could be resurrected. All comments ere are of my opinion only..

Please post pictures or send to mawest729@gmail.com thank you

They are the old Lee tire. Later Custom Classics. They are a period vorrect design and look great on Franklins. There is no correct color for a Franklin. The factory would give you what you want. ( WELL Documented) Tom Hubbard painted his Super rare phaeton bright red. The colored brochures showed red cars. This car is correct whether the old school moms like it or not.. Besides the car is Model Ford money... who really cares anymore. It's lot more fun that tombstone gray old old man green!

Pictures??????

John , remember what we were taught in Sunday school... Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder! Smile.

The car looks like it needs a little sorting out but I don't see anything to be alarmed about. The red looks great and could of been totally authentic. The club has several red open cars (2 of them 1929 137 models) and completely authentic. There are way too many OLD MAN GREEN cars in the world. I think if it was in my garage running I'd value at 15000 -17000.

Jeff , This 1929 Peerless has been sold in just a few days. Its going to a 300 plus car collection in the mid west where it will have a special place with other rare orphan cars.The buy and the seller both made good deals. After the car gets to its new home Ill send you the details of its new home. Mike

1912 Cadillac, I know the seller of the Peerless roadster and can tell you he is a upstanding young man. He has had some health issues that I believe has prompted him to sell a dozen of his cars. You should reach out again if still interested. Mike West

Im sure he must of got it going, I told him 3 times if its got gas and spark, tow the damn thing. That puts libation into a lot of old reprobates Ive had to start in 55 years of fixing this old junk.

Steve, we only visited a few times , but it was easy to see she was close to the heartbeat of our club. She was totally dedicated to her duties and a nice lady.

It can be either. To kill the motor you only need to ground the mag like any magneto.

Here is a pair of early airplane clincher wheels 19 inch . Great wall hangers!$450.00 for the pair. Mike 585 738 1541

I'll be posting some measur.ements. The fenders are 65 inches long and 9.5 wide. $650. 00 for the set.

Parts are all early J and in good condition. Ask questions , I'll get you the info. Mike West 585 738 1541 Livonia NY.

Parts are all early J and in good condition. Ask questions , I'll get you the info. Mike West 585 738 1541 Livonia NY.