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Put them on eBay with no reserve. Make sure you also add a fair shipping/handling price (ebay can help you calculate the shipping price). This will get you the best price for each item.

Funny you should ask this question. I just filled the wheel cups on my '21 9B touring with 40wt and the insides of both front wheels are covered with oil. I need to check my factory manual for the proper weight. Funny, I filled the cups several times, but never completely full. I'll check my manuals and post the info.

Doggone it, I live in Austin, TX. Thanks for the wonderful offer, though. Someone should snap this up right away.

When I lived in San Diego I would take my 1921 Franklin touring on little adventures in the east county mountain roads. Nice little back roads, but hilly. Whenever I would gather a few cars behind me I would pull over to the right hand side and let them pass. One time I got 'lit up' by a county Sheriff, who must have been sleeping by the side of the road. He accused me of speeding and illegally passing cars on the right. My wife and I burst out laughing for a good 30 seconds. I told him my car has a top speed of 40mph and there was no way I could pass any cars while going uphill. He went back to his patrol car for a good 10 minutes and then told me he was going to let me go with a warning. He was going to write me up a ticket for crossing the right-hand road stripe, but would let it slide this once. I said that I always moved over to the right to let faster cars by, but he insisted that was illegal. We got away without a ticket, but for the life of me I will never figure out why the sheriff thought I was passing traffic on the right. That would have been a fun ticket to take to court, and I think he knew it. On the other hand, his assertion that it is illegal to cross the right-hand road stripe to let other cars pass by is stupid. It may be CA law, but I always move over for modern traffic. I have abandoned my outlaw ways of the past, and am now in Austin, Texas. No problems with my old cars and the police here.

Don't know if this is your problem, but something similar happened to me. I changed brake shoes and the car just didn't stop as well. Replaced with a new set and the problem went away. Upon retrospect, I did not carefully break in the old set properly and accidentally glazed them. Replacing new shoes and cleaning up the brake drums did wonders. I have never had this happen before, but now I religiously take the time to wear in the new shoes/pads.

I trailered my '21 9B touring in an enclosed trailer from CA to TX by strapping to the axles. The car could bounce up and down in a normal fashion without putting undue stress on anything else. Had absolutely no problems nor damage of any kind.

Not in my Franklin (or any older car). I slip into first gear and just crawl along. On your newer cars, just don't feather the clutch. Nice picture of the collies. We would take our Welsh terrier along, but he's too excitable.

My wife and I have been having a lot of fun decorating our '21 Franklin 9B touring for Veterans' day and 4th of July parades. I've noticed fewer cars participating in these events. Where are all the old cars and their decorations? I'd like to urge AACA members to get out there and show the crowds what an old car is really about. It's more fun than you think -- especially if you carry a few vets. Anyone out have pics or show ideas to share? We are looking to additional ways to floozie up our car. Hope my picture is displayed properly. The last time I did this the website cross-filed a '41 Caddy.

Posted this in the General Forum, but it really belongs here. OK, all you automotive experts. What's wrong with this photo? I took my car to the neighborhood Easter parade and was pleased to see it displayed on the front page of the next day's local newspaper. My previous photo got cross-linked. Let's see if this one is OK.

Much better. Your original guess is almost correct. I don't have white walls.

Let's try this again. I am following the simple instructions posted in the help section: 1. Click File Manager. 2. Click Browse and select Round Rock Leader.jpg. (49KB) 3. Click Add file 4. Caption the file. 5. Click Done Adding files 6. Everything OK, so click Submit.

Help! My picture got cross posted. That's not the picture I uploaded. Will try again.

All right, all you automotive know-it-alls. Here's a real stumper for you. Took my car to the neighborhood Easter parade. The next day, I was pleased to find displayed on the front page of the local newspaper. What's wrong? Look sharp.

From what I've been told, Chickasha and Bakersfield. I assume by pre-war you mean pre-WWI.

Most of the swappers were drive ins with a trailer load of parts. Someone told me vendor attendance was down from last year. I for got to mention, the food vendor served a really mean nachos plate. He also advertised, fried peaches, although I didn't see any about.

Went to the Chickasha swap meet for the first time. Here are my observations for anyone who is thinking of going. 1. If you are interested in pre-15 cars, this meet is a must. I will be a regular visitor from now on. 2. Overall, prices were pretty good on cars and parts -- not as insanely expensive as I feared it would be. Some asking prices: $12K for a 1911/12 Franklin, $6K for a 29/20 Chevy roadster. 3. If you want to buy something, you really need to get there Wednesday night. Anything good is sold by Thursday morning. And people start to leave Friday at noon. 4. Unlike previous encounters I have had with 'brass' people, everyone was friendly and helpful. Restored my faith in the this segment of the old car hobby. My conclusion: I am hooked and will be a regular visitor.

Christopher: I have seen the car you mentioned. It is indeed a 1929. The car does not look as nice in person as the picture indicates -- it is a solid #3. I have been looking for a 1929-1931 Franklin 'driver' and decided to pass on this one. Franklins are really good cars. I have worked on several '29s and currently own a '21 touring. They are well engineered and drive smooth. My advice: buy a Franklin from someone in the Franklin club. You will get a car with a history and know what's right and wrong with it. You will also meet some of the nicest people in the hobby.

I am planning to attend my first Chickasha, OK swap meet this March and need some advice: 1. What is the best day to attend? The meet lasts from Thursday to Saturday, but I have been told vendors leave Saturday morning. 2. How are the hotels in the area? Do they jack up rates? Am I better off staying in Norman or Lawton? 3. I've heard this is the place to find lots of brass stuff. What are the prices like? 4. Any other advice for a first-timer?

Thanks for all the information and advice. I'm going to think about this for a while. The car has a usable but worn-out top and boot I can use as patterns; I might just try to duplicate the boot as a trial project. If I have a lot of trouble then I know not to attempt the top. Working with cars makes you appreciate the craftsmanship required to restore each and every part. I really don't know how you professional restorers out there can make a living.

Thanks for the preliminary information. You know, I just might try doing it myself. Has anyone done their own top?

I am in the Austin, Texas area. I also would appreciate any recommendations.

I need to replace the convertible top on my 1921 Franklin 9B touring. I know it's going to cost more than I think -- the question is, how much more? I am looking for a ballpark figure on what are people paying for upholstery work nowadays. The first place I called wanted $2500.

MikeCS113 -- Just read the thread and I have a comment. Why ask a question and then get so huffy about the responses? You asked for advice and people are giving you some. I once tried to insure my antique car through my regular insurer and, frankly, they can't do a good job of it. You either get poor coverage, high rates or have to jump through a bunch of hoops. Take everyone's advice -- go to a antique car insurer. It's a lot easier and cheaper; when you do have a claim it will be handled by people who know what they are doing. As for "ANY more comments or arguments from you will be dealt with swiftly...", lighten up. This is an antique car forum, for God sakes. There will always be disagreements and debates. Deal with them. I post Qs and get answers I don't like, but I don't threaten to call the Web Police.

For what it's worth, looks like a 1927. Well worth it.

This has worked for me. Create a newspaper template of the carpet section that needs to be cut. Then carefully lay the newspaper template over the car floor. Make your cuts in the newspaper. Screw up as many times as you need to get the location just right -- it's only newspaper. When you have the location of all the holes and slits just right, place the paper template back over the real carpet and mark the location of all slits and holes. You can then cut all the holes in the carpet or, if you are scared like me, cut and match one hole at a time. The trick is to exactly match your template to the carpet both before and after.