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#470653 - 12/10/07 06:23 AM
1933 Franklin Olympic convertible coupe
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Steve Braverman
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Registered: 08/21/06
Posts: 405
Loc: Cutchogue - Long Island, NY
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I am doing a ground up restoration on my 1933 Franklin Olympic convertible coupe. I plan to show it at an AACA show, but only long enough to get my National First, then I want to drive the wheels off of it.
I bought the car in 2003, and started disassembly as soon as I got it. Last year the frame was painted, and last month the springs were all re-bushed. I'm hoping to have the chassis rolling again this summer.
Work, kids, and lack of funds all are factors that keep these projects from progressing at a reasonable pace.
The car will be completely stock, but after I get the AACA First, I will most likely fit either a modern rear end for more favorable gearing, or install an overdive. Other than the 4.5:1 gearing, Franklin got this one right from the start.
Oh, in the meantime, I dive my 1932 Franklin sedan as much as I can. It's bone stock and original. No electric fuel pumps or other hackery. It runs perfectly no matter the weather. I regularly drive it 350 miles to the Franklin Trek. Id does leak oil like the Exxon Valdese, and a lot goes out the tailpipe too, but a case of oil is easier than tearing the engine down. When the convertible is done, the sedan will get a ring and valve job along with all new gaskets.
Antique cars are not dead! Not by a long shot.
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Description: Olympic as I got it
Description: 1932 Sedan on the road
Description: Olympic as it looks today
Edited by Peter Gariepy (12/14/07 02:12 AM)
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Steve Braverman
1932 Franklin Airman Series 16A Sedan (The Driver)
1933 Franklin Olympic Series 18A Convertible (The Project)
1932 Plymouth PA Sedan (The one with water in it)
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#501371 - 04/10/08 09:29 PM
Re: 1933 Franklin Olympic convertible coupe
[Re: Steve Braverman]
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mason maynard
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Registered: 04/10/08
Posts: 5
Loc: crete,il
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looks great. franklins are great drivers.
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