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Hi All, I am looking for the heat-riser pipe that goes over the top of the engine from the exhaust manifold to the intake manifold for my 1927 6 cylinder Stearns-Knight. I believe that it was originally a cast piece with a porcelain coating. Please see the attached photo. Thank you. Steve

John, Very Nice! I can't wait to see more photos. How about some photos of the underside? How does it drive? Steve

Thanks to Peter G. for putting it in alphabetical order!

Jerry, Thank you for the information. Do you have one? Steve

Bill, Thank you for your comments. There have been several Willys-Knights and at least one Falcon-Knight on eBay recently. I hope you find one. I don't know why this forum is not in alphabetical order, but will try to find out. Steve

Hi, I am looking for a light switch for a 1927 Stearns-Knight. It is a stalk that sticks out on the right side of the steering column just below the steering wheel. I am told the the same switch was used on the Willy-Knight Model 66B. It can be seen just to the left of the gear shift knob in the attached photo. Thanks. Steve

Check out the new Knight Engines Forum in the Domestic Makes & Models Section

Hi Everyone, This is a new forum to discuss and exchange information about Knight sleeve-valve engines and the cars that had them. Here is a list of some of the cars that used sleeve-valve engines: BrewsterColumbia (1912-1913)DaimlerFalcon-Knight (1927-1929)Lyons-Knight (1913-1915)Mercedes (1911-1924)[7]MinervaMoline-Knight (1914-1919)MorsPanhard et LevassorPeugeotR&V Knight (1920-1924)Silent-Knight (1905-1907)Stoddard-DaytonStearns-Knight (1911-1929)Voisin (1919-1938)Willys-Knight (1915-1933)Yellow Cab/Truck Co. (1923-1927)Please bring your comments and technical information to this forum. Steve Pugh

Billety, Here are the records that exist: 10/0/08 production records Benson Ford Research Center Vehicle Assembly/Shipping Production Records A museum fire in the summer of 1970 destroyed many archived Ford Motor Company production records. The list below indicates which records still exist. If you do not see the make, model, serial number or year your vehicle was made in the list below, we will not have production information for your vehicle. Please keep in mind that not all the runs listed are complete –there are gaps in some of the series. Production information varies, but may include serial and model type/number, assembly date, color and accessories. Model T records are on microfilm; other records are on cards, order sheets or ledgers. Data will be either photocopied or transcribed from a ledger to a prepared form. Shipment to a branch or dealer is sometimes noted on a record; very rarely is a buyer’s name noted. Should you wish information about your car, our fee for this service is $20.00 ($22.00 for a color photocopy of the Lincoln Mark II records only; all others are black and white copies). Please include the vehicle engine/serial number as well as payment in your correspondence. You can send the info via mail, email, fax. If by mail send it to the attention of the Benson Ford Research Center; P.O. Box 1970; Dearborn MI 48121-1970. E-mail address is: research.center@thehenryford.org. Fax #: 313-982-6244. If paying by check please make your check payable to the “The Henry Ford". or, if you wish, a credit card number and expiration date may be provided for payment. INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTION INFORMATION: Acc MODEL MODEL YEARS COVERED ID or SERIAL no. 641 Ford Model T 1909 – 1911 1,119 to 70,920 (microfilm) 641 Lincoln K 1936 – 1939 K 5711 to K 9674 (card – many missing or fire damaged) 641 Lincoln 1940 – 1942 H 86,200 to H 136254 (card) 1946 – 1948 H 136255 to H 182129 (card) 624 Lincoln Mark II 1956 only C56-7-980 to C56-J-3348 boxes 43A-E (order sheet – many missing) 1736 Du Pont Motors Inc. 1919-1932 1-1000 (order sheet) boxes 3-5 LINCOLN LEDGERS: 778 Ledger #0 Leland Ownership 1920 – 1922: 1-3208 (many separate notes) 778 Ledgers #1-10 (repeats Leland 1920 – 1932 1- 72010 (asmbl. date, serial#, and continues on with Ford) crankcase #) 778 Ledger #11 1931 – 1932 KB 1 – KB 1630 (most asmbl. dates, serial #, crankcase #) 778 Ledger #12 2/3/28-3/29/31 some parts change notes, 1928 show motor numbers No existing 778 Production Ledgers from 1933-1935 model years. 778 Ledgers #13-39 1936 – 1942 information varies 614 Binders #1-2 1920 – 1930-31 1-65687 614 Binder #3 1931 – 1935 L 66001-72041 and K, KA, KB 641 Ledger #113 1928 -1932 Shipping Dates L 1932 – 1934 Shipping Dates KA 641 Ledger #114 1931 – 1934 Shipping Dates KB 1935 – 1939 Shipping Dates K

Billety, Here is information I got from the Benson Ford Research Center: Thank you for your interest in the collections of The Henry Ford. The Henry Ford, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is an independent, non-profit, educational institution unaffiliated with the Ford Motor Company or the Ford Foundation. A museum fire in the summer of 1970 destroyed many archived Ford Motor Company production records. The attached list indicates which records still exist. Please read it carefully. If you do not see the make, model, serial number or year your vehicle was made in the list below, we will not have production information for your vehicle. Please keep in mind that not all the runs listed are complete there are gaps in some of the series. Production information varies, but may include serial and model type/number, assembly date, color and accessories. Model T records are on microfilm; other records are on cards, order sheets or ledgers. Data will be either photocopied or transcribed from a ledger to a prepared form. Shipment to a branch or dealer is sometimes noted on a record; very rarely is a buyer's name noted. Should you wish information about your car, our fee for this service is $20.00 (this includes postage to you). Please include the vehicle engine/serial number as well as payment in your correspondence. Send it to the attention of the Benson Ford Research Center; P.O. Box 1970; Dearborn MI 48121-1970. Please make your check payable to The Henry Ford or, if you wish, a credit card number and expiration date may be provided for payment. Standard turn-around time for research, from receipt of payment, is two to four weeks. If you are looking for general research on your type of vehicle (such as can be found in product literature), we would be happy to see if we have anything in the collection. However, we do charge $35/hour for the research service (includes 10 photocopies and shipping), and we ask for payment in-advance. If more than one hour of research is needed you will be contacted to authorize additional research time. We accept payment via check or credit card. If you are paying by check, make it out to The Henry Ford. If paying by credit card, you can fax the info to us at 313-982-6244. Please see our website for details about our research services and fees: http://www.thehenryford.org/research/services/remote.aspx Thank you again for you inquiry, and we look forward to hearing from you. Gain Perspective. Get Inspired. Make History. Benson Ford Research Center Research Assistance P: 313.982.6020 E: Research.Center@thehenryford.org www.thehenryford.org ................................................. The Henry Ford 20900 Oakwood Boulevard Dearborn, MI 48124

HarryJ, Thank you for you suggestion but I have joined the club and they have been very helpful in many areas but not with this particular subject, at least not so far. I am looking for information on the exact original material used and any leads to someone who can do a very high quality replacement job who is in the Southern California area. Steve

I have been speaking with Eric Haartz of the Haartz Corporation. He said the material is seldom used today but is trying to get me a sample. In the meantime, I need to find someone in Southern California who can do a very high quality job of replacement of the top insert. If anyone has had a good experience with a trimmer who can do such work, I would like to hear from you. Thank you. Steve

Hi, I recently bought a 1930 Lincoln Victoria Coupe. The transporter damaged the top insert. Can someone tell me the what the original factory material was and if there is source for it now. Thank you. Steve

Headbolt, I have several other projects that I need to get done before I can start on the Franklin. I will probably not get to this car for several months. Thanks for your interest. Steve

Steve_Mack_CT, I didn't know any of the cars prior history. I would be very interested in any details you may have about it's past ownership A.J., I am already out of room. I'm afraid I will be selling a few cars this coming year...but not the Pierce. I sold 3 cars in 2014. I need to sell 3 more.

Here are a couple of photos of the car.

It was $20 to have them copy down the information. I have been emailing back and forth with the Ford Research Center. They finally went back to the ledger where the information is and verified that they copied it badly and that it was actually P.G. with makes the color "P.G. & D.S". So the original color combination was Pyramid Gray and Desert Sand with a chariot red stripe, which was an actual color combination used on the victoria coupes. There was not an individual sheet for the car, just the ledger, according to them. They would do additional work for an hourly rate.

Yes, This car is from CT.

Motoringicons, Thank you for the information. I have been doing some research and I think that the researcher that wrote down P.B. really wrote down, in very sloppy handwriting, "P.G." which would stand for Pyramid Gray which was a two tone color scheme used with Desert Sand. This color scheme was, in fact, used on 1930 Lincoln Victoria Coupes. As for the trim number, 1605, I have found no other information, so any help is appreciated. I will check back with Ford about a decoder page for the trim. Thanks again. Steve

I just got a build sheet from the Ford Archives for a 1930 Lincoln and I have some questions.The color is listed as P.B. & D.S. on the sheet. I am thinking that the abbreviations mean something starting with a P Brown and Desert Sand. Does anyone have documentation showing available color schemes for 1930 Lincolns? The trim number is 1605. Does anyone know what this code means? On the "Other Information" line it says "18-Long Island" with a legend of "Code to Designate Branch". Is this the distributor or dealer where the car was shipped initially? Thank you in advance for any help or information you can provide. Steve

This car is for sale again on eBay. The price is a little higher! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-135-SEDAN-4D-1929-franklin-135-sedan-/261632865570?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3cea88b522&item=261632865570&pt=US_Cars_Trucks Steve

The odometer shows 40975. I will definitely clean the pan before attempting to start the car. I wiped the dirt off the chrome and it was shiny as you can see in the photo. The car is complete but there are a few things missing: Side Mount Locks and Arms (2) Drivers Side Rear Seat Vanity Dash Board Cigar Lighter Ignition Switch and Key Throttle Lever for Steering Column Under Horn Button (the original one is with the car but broken off) Front and Rear Bumper Back Bars (the ones on the car are both broken)

Mike, The car came from Missouri where it had been in a shed for probably at least 30 years. It is very complete and in generally good condition except the interior which appears to have been infested with squirrels. I cleaned out two 30 gallon garbage bags of nut shells and stuffing that covered every inch of the interior. I took a few photos after I cleaned out the inside. I still haven't had a chance to clean the outside except that I did wipe off the radiator shell and headlights. The tires were flat and hard as a rock so after I get some new tires under it I will be able to roll it outside to clean up the exterior. The serial number and engine number were not listed in the Franklin Club Directory so it may be that the car was not generally known. Steve

Headbolt, I haven't done much with car yet. When I get around to prepping it to start it I will take some photos and post them for you. Steve

I just got a new 1929 Franklin 135 sedan (at least new to me) and it has this thing on the intake manifold. I have seen many Franklins before but none with this device. Is it a top oiler or something else? Is it factory or after-market? Thanks. Steve