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The crankhole cover has the Franklin name on it. And, an optional accessory is the Franklin script on the grille. See pictures.

Got to this website, they might have what you need. http://www.mykmlifestyle.com

Why would anyone wish to destroy a good REO, take a Franklin engine and body parts out of circulation, spend a lot of money on bodywork and frame conversion to create a worthless bastard that's neither Franklin or REO.

Although I don't have a nickle in this conversation, here's my 2 cents worth. Maybe you could try looking for "pewter" color spray paint. It might be what you need in color.

Gee, I never heard so many Franklin people try to talk someone out of a Franklin. I agree with Mike West's price suggestion, but the rest of you seem to be talking it too far down into the ground. It depends a lot on ones own ability and how far one wants to go. Not all Franklin's need a $10,000 engine rebuild nor should they have one. Wiring on a Franklin is simple and can be done in stages with the available wiring harnesses on the market. The car itself looks good as is and would probably get more positive attention then the same one restored to 100 points. Just because Lahti35 said he was unfamiliar with Franklns doesn't mean he knows nothing about old cars. The big question is why doesn't it run. Is it free? Maybe just sitting and it could be electrical or fuel and just in need of a complete overall inspection inside and out to insure the engines integrity. Gee guys, give the car a break!

I doubt if my tire will fit any of your cars, especially with the paper clips involved, but this is an early "LEE Conshohocken" advertising ash tray from the thirties. It clearly shows their sidewall and tread design. just my 2 cents bill

yeah, after 3 Healey's, 2 Triumph's and one Jaguar I went through the whole gambit. The Healey 100 was Whitworth, the Healey sixes and TR's were USA SAE and the Jaguar, being in the 90's was both SAE and Metric. Bill

It's true that 19/32 is .081 inches larger than 15 mm but most 15 mm sockets will fit 19/32 nuts/bolts, especially 12 point sockets. Spanners/wrenches are tighter tolerance than sockets except for box end spanners/wrenches which are a little more like 12 point sockets. Nothing, however, replaces doing the job with the proper tools. The three sockets you mentioned are the old time odd balls that keep rearing their heads with us individuals that insist on living in the past and working on ancient iron. Now, does anyone want to talk about Whitworth wrenches? haha Bill

I never had any problems finding 19/32 sockets or wrenches. My problem was 21/32. Back in 1961 when I needed a 21/32 I found they didn't come with any sets of sockets and had to be ordered. Why would I need one you might ask? Well that's simple. That's the size of the nuts on Model A Ford connecting rods. Real fun trying to remove them with a Cresent wrench. Almost six decades and it's still burned in my mind!!! Bill

That might be OK on the salt flats, but you might need some rain caps for ordinary service. Real neat though! Bill

Paul, what I'm about to say is sacrilege and I apologize for saying it in advance. But, 15mm is a perfect fit for 19/32 whether socket or wrench. A lot of folks out there may have metric wrenches that may be quicker and easier to obtain than 19/32. Bill

If you run a straight pipe straight out the back with out going over the rear end properly your going to have some not so good problems. The club makes and sells new stainless exhaust pipes and mufflers. Bill

Just so you don't make any mistakes, here is a headlight bucket off of my 1930, 145 sedan that uses 11-1/2" Twilite lenses. Hope this helps. Bill

!930 145 & 147 had 11-1/2" lenses and the 1930 trans continent had something like 10+" size. The 1931 had 12" lenses. If your lenses are 12 inch they are 1931-32.

These are to big to use for brake/turn signal lamps. However, if you look on E Bay you can find suitable led substitutes for those applications. Bill

If you want the brightness of a halogen that uses less power than the original Franklin bulbs. Try these LED units. They were made for the Model A Ford market, which by the way used the same headlight bulbs as our Franklin's. They work on 6, 8, or 12 volt pos. or neg. ground. They are a direct replacement for the existing bulbs and don't need any adapters. And, if you get the reflectors re-silvered like Paul suggested, WOW what lights! Bill

I think I'd have to go along with the Model A Ford with exceptions. Get an overdrive and cast iron brake drums for it and maintain the brakes in perfect condition. But if you want riding comfort, speed, good brakes, no problems with radiators, water or antifreeze and a good support group for parts information and help without conditions GET A 1930 OR LATER FRANKLIN! Bill

In addition to Paul's suggestion, these handles (newly made) show up in the Trek's parts department from time to time so there are some out there. You should definitely go on the clubs website with a wanted add begging for one. Who knows, you might be lucky. Bill

The pictures I have included came from a November 13, 2016 posting by DonWebb, I hope he doesn't mind me using his pictures. The clip you found in the clutch housing is one of two used as shown in Don's pictures. The bolt you replaced is supposed to be a special 5/16" bolt with an extra 1/4" end on it that protrudes into a recess in the starter shaft and it also requires a woodruff key. I doubt you have the key or the right bolt since you say the starter is just going around. All of these parts can be seen and/or ordered from "Snyder's Antique Auto Parts" www.snydersantiqueauto.com Starter Drive Bolts/washers set T-5026 Starter Drive Key T-5050 Spring Clips A-11384 (this is what you found in the clutch housing) Starter Spring A-11375 (Bendix spring) Hope this helps Bill

Mike, I need the left hood sill for a 1931 153 like in the picture. Do you have one?

ACN’s, Complete set of original Air Cooled News from #1 to the present issue. Belonged to the late Frank Hantak. $1,500.00 negotiable plus shipping. Contact Greg Hantak at 214-354-7346 or Email at gdhantak@gmail.com

ACN’s, Complete set of original Air Cooled News from #1 to the present issue. Belonged to the late Frank Hantak. $1,500.00 negotiable plus shipping. Contact Greg Hantak at 214-354-7346 or Email at gdhantak@gmail.com

Dick The wipers and pin are the same as the Ford, but the cross bar rod is shorter on the Ford than the rod on the Franklin. Also I found that the threads where the rod screws onto the wiper is a little different. If you get the Ford units, which are very nice, all you need to do is make a longer bar rod. If you are adding this to a 153 that doesn't have it already, let me know and I'll send you the measurements of how far the pin should be from the original drivers wiper and the length of the the cross bar on my 153. Bill

Brooklyn Beer, Just in case you don't know it, Paul is our faithful chaser with the tools and know how to help those that are unlucky enough to break down.

OK,OK But.........You've followed more Franklins than anyone I know! Maybe someday you'll catch one. haha