Bill Jewell

Kent, I also own a 1930 Franklin 145 sedan. I am located in Arlington, Texas. Where are you located? Bill Jewell

Hello, I am looking for a Stromberg U-3 carburetor (cast iron, not pot metal). Please email me at: Oldradios@aol.com Thanks! Bill Jewell

Hello, Can someone please tell me where I can buy some 12 Volt bulbs for my Senior Trippe Driving Lights? Thank you!! Bill Jewell

Hello, I am looking for a Stromberg U-3 Updraft Carburetor (cast iron, not pot metal). Please email me directly at: Oldradios@aol.com Thanks, Bill Jewell

Hello, i am interested in buying a wrench for the Senior Trippe Driving Lights. Please email me directly if you have one for sale. Email: oldradios@aol.com thanks, Bill Jewell

Curt, I am installing new glass vials as the existing ones are broken. Thanks! Bill

HI Lisa, I did adjust my Carter BB-1 carburetor to be more lean, however, it is still not running as well as it should. I am going to look for an original Stromberg U-3 carburetor. Is your 31 Franklin running well now? Thanks! Bill Jewell Arlington, Texas

I need to install new levels in the tops of my Senior Trippe Driving Lights. Can someone please advise the best way to do this? Also, where can I buy new gaskets for the lights? You can email directly if you like at: Oldradios@aol.com Thanks! Bill Jewell

Hello, Should the mounting brackets for a pair of Trippe driving lights be painted in Gloss Black or Satin Black? Thanks for the help! Bill

Are these Trippe lights still available! If so, can you provide a few more details about condition? Also, could you please email me a few more photos? My email is: Oldradios@aol.com Bill Jewell

I am taking about exterior driving lights. Can someone please provide a rough estimate of what that might cost to have the two of them rechromed?

Can someone please advise where I can get a pair of headlight buckets rechromed and a rough estimate of what that might cost? There are no dents or dings on the buckets, just pitted chrome. Thanks! Bill

I have found Mike West to be an excellent source for Franklin parts. Highly recommend. Bill

Hi Tom, It does indeed have a main jet adjustment. To make the mixture less rich would I screw it inward (clockwise) or outward (counter clockwise)? Thank you for your help! Bill Jewell

Lisa, Did you ever get things resolved? The reason I am asking is I have a 1930 Franklin that runs very rich as well as also does not develop full power. It however has a Carter BB-1 carb. Thanks, Bill

I am interested in buying a nice pair of Firestone Super Ray driving lights with their original mounting brackets. You can email me directly at: Oldradios@aol.com Thanks! Bill Jewell

Hello, I am looking for a Crankhole Cover for a 1930 Franklin. Does anyone know if any reproductions have been made? Please let me know if you know of a source. Thanks, Bill Jewell

Hello, I have a 1930 Franklin with a 4 speed manual transmission. Can Synchronizers be added to this transmission? Thank you! Bill

Hello, I have a 1930 Franklin and am attempting to replace the front wheel bearings. I had ordered a Timken 2581 for the inner bearing because that is what the parts book indicated. Where I pulled the old one off and it is actually a Timken 2581-MM+. It has a slightly larger inside diameter. I cannot get the 2581 to go all the way on my spindle. I have attempted to do an Internet search for a Timken 2581-MM+ and cannot locate one. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks! Bill

Hello, I am attempting to replace the front wheel bearings on my 1930 Franklin and have run into a small problem. I have removed the outer bearing assembly (cone & cup) and have removed the brake drum. The cup from the inner bearing assembly came off with the brake drum. When I attempt to pull off the inner cone bearing it will not come off. What is preventing it from coming off? Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. Bill

Hello, i am attempting to replace the front wheel bearings on my 1930 Franklin and have run into a small problem. I have pull off the outer bearing assembly (cone & cup) and pull off the brake drum. The inner cup is attached to the inner part of the brake drum. That just leaves the inner cone bearings which I cannot pull off. What is holding this in place that prevents me from pulling it off? Thank you in advance for any help you can offer. Bill

Does someone know where I can purchase a spoke for my 1929 Franklin wire wheel? Thanks! Bill

Does someone know where I can purchase a spoke for my 1930 Franklin wire wheel? Thanks! Bill

Hello, I need to put new front wheel bearings on my 1930 Franklin 145. Can someone tell me where I can buy these and what item number I need to ask for? Thank you for the help! Bill

Hello, I own a 1930 vehicle that has been converted from 6 volt to 12 volt system. Also, the generator was replaced by an alternator. It is set up as a "one wire" alternator. Recently the battery went dead on it so since both the alternator and the battery were both old I replaced them both. I have not owned this vehicle for very long, but in doing some research I see that a "one wire" alternator requires that the engine must reach a high RPM before the alternator turns on and begins charging. I replaced the alternator with the identical alternator that was put on the car when restored 12 years ago (I believe it's a Delco 10-SI). My car has an amp-meter and I am noticing that the meter never reads charging. Here are my questions: 1) When I replaced the alternator did I need to do something to it for it to function properly as a "one wire" alternator? 2) How difficult would it be for me to convert this set-up to a three wire alternator system where the alternator comes on immediately when the ignition is turned on? How would I do this? Thanks for any help that you can provide! Bill