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Great, a reason to add on to the garage is all I need. Love this style.
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B F Goodrich Silvertown (coker) Bias ply. The ones on it had almost no wear but were in the least 12-15 years old and as stiff as driving concrete blocks. Those were also bias ply and would follow even the smallest of ridge in the road so I had my doubts of going back with bias ply. But after talking with people I was told any bias ply that is as old as mine would track the same way being so stiff. Newer bias ply would be more pliable and not act the same. They were right. The road to my house (45 mph) has 2 extremely pronounced ridges and valleys from a crappy top coating done 3 years ago. With the old tires once you got in it, it was like being on train tracks. I noticed right away with the new ones that the old girl didn't get pulled in instantly and it was very easy getting out of it. (Normally drive in middle of road unless a car coming to avoid it) Also I don't feel every pebble in the road. But one odd thing did occur when getting the rear tires on. Going with factory spec tires, the rears had to be deflated to give clearance to fit in the wheel well and then inflated once mounted. Could not squeeze them between the brake drum and the upper well lip. We were about ready to remove the shocks and hopefully drop the rear some to see if we could get more room. Seems the new ones are a little wider then the old when inflated to 32 pounds.
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Ran held off so Baby got some new shoes yesterday. The difference in ride quality is amazing.
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Just out getting groceries yesterday. Nice 75 degree Sunday in Springtown, TX
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On 3/11/2019 at 1:44 PM, jvelde said:
Our local AACA group had our Spring Tune-Up Tour Sunday, 19 cars and 43 people. Met at Texas Motor Speedway and then toured back roads toward Decatur, where we stopped at the NRS (National Ropers Supply) for lunch and a brief business meeting. Logged about 130 miles on the '39 Buick.
I did not know there is a north TX AACA group. I live 23 miles NW of Fort Worth
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By the info you fine folks toss out in a blink that I would never see there is absolutely no way I am ever buying a Franklin till I run it past everyone here.
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I decided to just reline the band myself and remove the headache. The weather turned sucko this weekend so nothing lost waiting on the material to arrive,
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On 2/4/2019 at 7:27 PM, Nor'Easter said:
I bought this truck, and would never go onto LI with a 25' gooseneck again but it was worth it. Roundtrip took me 16 hours (coastal Maine). Cowl back will have to be remade, including the doors, floor, entire cab, and skirts. I'm glad I have it, this is not something the backyard fellow can do up with regular shop tools.
I have been on the hunt for a chassis number as the data plate is missing. It has a JXC engine and the bore specs on it tell me it's a model 606 or 750 from the early 30s. The wheels are factory and a very rare configuration, along with the top load Timken worm axle.
Ha, I drive back up every year from TX after moving from the South shore about halfway out. Smithtown was on the other side of the Island. I use to drive on and off with a 30 ft trailer down through NJ. You should try the NJ turnpike heading out to PA if you thought getting on and off the Island was bad ! What you did is not for the faint of heart!
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Have a 1949 model 70 four door with a boogered up trunk handle and lock. Looks like someone lost the key and removed it with a dent puller. Then hammered it back in. Hard to say what else might be damaged behind the lock tumbler. It doesn't stay closed properly and will wiggle open over time. Handle is very loose. So looking for a replacement handle with key and tumbler.
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I'm rooting for some climate change and sail cars
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Pulling remaining hair due to frustration and wasted nice weather weekends. 1946 Dodge deluxe hand brake, parking brake , emergency brake band. It is the 2 1/2 inch band and larger in diameter then standard shift due to fluid drive. Standard shift is not the same. that is 2 inch. Was sent wrong part AGAIN from a well known supplier to go with the wrong input bearing and pilot bushings. Getting no answer this time on the complaint from them and can't find the emergency brake band anywhere else. 3 weeks now trying to get trans back in car and fighting it up hill with wrong parts delivered.
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Scraping the planes was one thing. Some money was at least attempted to be recouped. But doing this was entirely something else bordering on madness. https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/05/01/wwii-madness-of-million-dollar-point-the-usa-dumped-1000s-of-tons-of-vehicles-into-the-pacific/
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I often wonder just what someone is expecting to accomplish when they start tailgating me in my 49 Roadmaster while I am doing 45 in a 45 MPH posted zone. Then pass on the shoulder FLOORING it (I think they want a roaring sound?) to only drop back to 45 a 1/4 mile in front of me and getting stuck at a stop sign with me right behind.
Speed can be fun but enjoying the journey at a leisure is just flat out satisfying.
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cement and carpet. We are always doing remodels on hospitals and outside normal excess building materials like lumber and roofing I get interior items too. Like carpet. Rubber backed. Great to keep the moisture out. Makes easier to heat in winter. Contact any demo company and you can get the same.
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On 1/10/2019 at 5:40 PM, auburnseeker said:
I just wanted to clarify to anyone reading this, the goal of this thread wasn't to brag about my shop, it was to help others see what it takes to build a building this size including:
How long each phase takes
How much every phase costs
Why I went with the materials I did
How one can save money in each phase (depending on abilities and access to equipment)
What things were a waste of money
What kind of usable space this gives you
How little things can really add to the budget that you never planned on just for starters.
I welcome anyone else to post their own garage building experiences especially in relation to types of materials, costs and usable space/ set up so anyone in the future viewing this can help decide what is best for them or what x number of dollars will really get them.
When I started this thread I found little information on cost, other than kit costs, but that's hard to translate into finished product.
I also even had a hard time finding any photos of what the difference size buildings gave you for space with vehicles actually parked in them.
I know one member posted they had a metal building done in 90 days turn key.
Post the details please and a bunch of photos with the dimensions. It will really help others determine what fits their needs best.
If you could post even a state as to where your project is/ was located that would be great as well so we can see how your project may apply to our needs in relation to snow loads or even insulation codes as they vary all over the country.
I know another trip to the lumber yard today for another 20 2x4's to be cut up for nailers, another roll of 2 foot by 50 foot flashing to make more caps for the band board as well as 3- 5 lb boxes of siding nails ran me $270. Again another chunk of money I wasn't planning on spending.
Bitter cold coming in here as well so I ripped much of the 2 rolls of flashing I have up to bend and will probably move the brake into the heated shop as I have nearly 50 8 foot pieces to bend.
I can't wait for my door to arrive which is suppose to be next week. The wind cranking through that opening today required me to bundle up in Long johns and even snow pants and ear muffs to keep from freezing. Even then you could feel that chill working it's way in.
I have been burning scraps on days with little to no wind in a fire pit, which works nice to get rid of the scraps and warm the hands.
I won't know what to do the first time i have 50 degree weather to work in again.
Good job on the shop. Looking at the cold your dealing with in building is part of the reason why I left NY for TX. Plus out here no permitting. No zoning. You just build anything you want. My property had a dairy barn built in the late 30's on it which I turned the milking room into my brewery, the cow stalls into my metal and wood shop, and the office into my gun shop. Have been steadily adding garage space onto the back as money and time permits. Up to 5 cars now. The house I live in I also built myself and the saloon for the antique brewery advertising as well. Don't give up! Anything worth having is worth double doing it yourself. Mine has been a 22 year project and still going most likely until I am taking a dirt nap.
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This is the small "C shaped" snap ring that sits in front of the slotted washer that holds the main front pinion bearing in place on the 3 speed transmission. Car is fluid drive if that means anything. Mine snapped on removal. Books lists 3 sizes. Mine mic'd out at .090 in thickness
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what would be severe?
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8 hours ago, 29 franklin said:
This car is for sale on the Franklin website
So while we are mentioning it, what is your opinion of that car on the website? Does anyone know this car?
October 23, 2018
For Sale: 1931 Frankin
1931 Franklin 4 door
Older restoration
The following was done on September 1st:- Starter has been replaced
- Wheels and drums have been cleaned
- Front wheel cylinder was removed and repaired
- Front brake shoes were realigned
- New battery installed
Price: $25,000.
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14 minutes ago, 29 franklin said:
This car is for sale on the Franklin website
Yes, I was looking it and was curious to the workings I was looking at
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This is a picture from a 1930 Franklin sedan. No model given. Can someone tell me what this intake/exhaust set up is all about ? And what is the canister mounted on the firewall?
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and to add to this as a side note about just how popular school colors were to people back in the day, entire corporation logo's were built around school color use. I E. the Horton brothers of Horton Brewing company in NYC (1933-40)had their buildings, beer labels, beer cans, delivery trucks, ect all in Princeton school colors. Offering that on a car would be a great marketing idea.
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It does give me an option to take part in something if the stars ever align in my world to step out and do something different with the car enthusiast world. Until I started asking questions it was never even a consideration. All the "CCCA full classic" and "AACA 1st champion" pasted on the for sale adds were just for the rich guys at concourse events or Pebble Beach. Never put any stock in it as I would never be buying a 350K Packard. Touring? What was that? A Trek? Never entered my mind. So as I started this thread looking to have the differences of the fine late 20's and early 30's automobiles explained to me so I could find the right around town driver I have actually not only learned more about the cars but also a great community of people I never knew existed.
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I had dreams when I was 18 of owing a P51 Mustang too Till reality of actuality set in. I just like the length and lines of a long hood and grill with side mounts
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600W almost sounds like road tar. At 20 you would need a blast heater blowing on it to get it moving I would think. Your right in that I doubt any club has the engineering spec's available to them like the Franklin Club does. Surprised with all the resources available to companies like Ford, GM, etc that they don't have a devoted "hobby" office with stuff like this. maybe they do? I just never heard of it. Next new question. When did Franklin start using mechanical fuel pumps and was it an outsourced pump or was it an in house engineered pump?
When Franklin increased the wheel base and length of their cars for different series, did that also add different options like heavy duty shocks, larger tires, larger brakes, etc ? Though I am not in the market for a V12 or a limo I do like size and size defined by things like side mounts. So I guess asking if side mounts were an option on any car they offered would also be a good question.
Advice / input on buying a late 20's - early 30's car
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Been some time since this thread was used. This car popped up on Hemmings. Besides what looks like oil leaking from everything which scares the crap out of me, is there any other nasty things lurking about that can be seen? Seems like a lot of money considering what the underside looks to have spraying all over it.