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Thanks for the information --I will look up International truck info. I am currently using a distributor cap and rotor for a 1948 Chevy 6 on this distributor. I couldn't find the Delco number in my catalog.

Can anyone identify this for me? I have a Delco Remy 6 cylinder distributor. The ID number is 1112359. Can anyone identify the application for me? I suspect it is 47-52 Chevy but am not positive. Thanks in advance.

This is one of the best forums around. What type of bulletin board/forum software does the AACA use?

Thanks for the advice. Will check my local glass shops.

My 1921 Franklin touring has plexiglass windwings. I'd like to have glass ones made, hopefully with beveled edges. Does anyone have a recommended source? I live near Austin, TX but would be willing to ship the windwings anywhere in the US.

I took my 1921 Franklin touring out in the Texas hill country for a 60 mile jaunt last Sunday. Back roads all the way and a cruising speed of 38 mph. It was a blast, pure heaven I made sure I wasn't causing any traffic jams, moved out of the way at appropriate points and planned by braking points well in advance. Absolutely no problems and everyone on the road was thrilled to see me. [This may be a Texas thing. It has been my experience that Texas drivers are courteous to a fault.] I would not trade the experience of driving an old touring car along back country roads for anything. It's an experience everyone should have. P.S. I have found that bikers are the group of people most appreciative of the Franklin. I get lots of waves and thumbs-up.

If I could give a biased opinion, look into a Franklin. In general, Franklins are drivers' cars. They are light weight, easy to maintain, durable and can go all day long. No water pumps to leak and you can make your own head gaskets. My 1921 touring goes 40 mph, but is nimble and rides like a dream. The steering is very quick. I live near Austin, TX, and the car just loves the back roads. Passengers are shocked at how smoothly the car rides. Any Franklin in the 20's will suit you fine. I'm looking for a 1929 so I can travel on the freeways. Also, the Franklin club has the friendliest people I've met. You won't meet a nicer group of people around. Try http://www.franklincar.org/

If I could give a biased opinion, look into a Franklin. In general, Franklins are drivers' cars. They are light weight, easy to maintain, durable and can go all day long. No water pumps to leak and you can make your own head gaskets. My 1921 touring goes 40 mph, but is nimble and rides like a dream. The steering is very quick. I live near Austin, TX, and the car just loves the back roads. Passengers are shocked at how smoothly the car rides. Any Franklin in the 20's will suit you fine. I'm looking for a 1929 so I can travel on the freeways. Also, the Franklin club has the friendliest people I've met. You won't meet a nicer group of people around. Try http://www.franklincar.org/

Looks an awful lot like my 1921 9B touring, although mine has front and rear bumpers. Nice picture.

I also recommend acrylic lacquer. It's easy to use and is not toxic like the new paints (be sure to use a respirator, though). Use a non-metallic color and you cannot go wrong. You just color sand your mistakes away. Stay away from black or dark colors. They will bring out any bodywork flaws. For a first job, try to use a light color such as white or pale yellow. Red is nice but is usually the most expensive paint color. I would use a 2K primer surfacer -- much better than lacquer primer surfacers.

Follow-up: Thanks for all the valuable information. I bought 4 new E-rated trailer tires. I also plan to travel with four spares.

Thanks for the advice. My tires are 3 years old and I am replacing them. From the replies, I will get d or E rated trailer tires.

Time to buy new tires for my 18 foot enclosed car trailer. I don't carry more than 3500 lbs. Should I buy trailer tires or am I better off with truck tires? I've searched previous threads and don't think this topic has come up.

I had some very helpful responses from Franklin fanatics -- thanks for all your advice. It is my opinion that Franklin people are amongst the nicest group of people in the old car hobby (maybe we should start a thread on who are the unfriendliest). What is interesting, however, is that I received no REO leads. I had thought REO info would outnumber Franklin leads by 2 to 1. Any REOs out there? Email me at reohhfguy@yahoo.com. P.S. Still looking for Franklins, too.

Am looking for a 1929-31 Franklin. Prefer an older restoration. Am checking the Franklin Club website but would appreciate any additional leads. Please send an information to ReoHHFGuy@yahoo.com. Thank you.

Looking for a REO or Franklin, 1928-1931. Older restoration preferred. Am looking for a 'driver' that can cruise at 45-50 mph. Please send any info or leads to ReoHHFGuy@yahoo.com. Thank you.

Thanks for all the info. Actually, it's not an old car I'm talking about -- it is a 1997 Toyota Tacoma. My other cars have been older Camaros and Chevys. I've used 20-50 regular oil on these GM V8s and have driven over 250,000 miles on each car. I've got a 1986 Camry with 500,000 miles that loves 20-50. With the 1998 Tacoma, I know the engine won't like such a heavy oil. I'm switching to a lighter 10-40, but am open to advice. Maybe I'll keep a 10-30 synthetic in the truck. The general consensus seems that should be the way I go. By the way, my 1921 Franklin uses Mobil synthetic (10-40). I will never switch to regular oil on that car.

I just don't like synthetic oil for my daily driver. I bought a car which uses synthetics. Are there any problems in just reverting back to regular oil? I drive my cars using regular 20-50 oil and regulary get about 250,000 miles from them. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Franklins are for driving and having fun.

I have used an JB Weld-like compound to repair gas tanks. Has the consistency of clay and comes in two parts. Mix them together and apply like JB Weld. Works great. My repairs have lasted over 2 years and still going strong.

I used Platinum Transport. Very happy with the results. They were mid-priced but delivered my Franklin with loving care. Don't search for the cheapest price. You will get what you pay for.

Ask your fellow AACA members for local recommendations. Worked great for me. Buying the top is one matter, getting it installed correctly is the bigger problem. You want a local person who has met the expectations of fellow restorers.

Thanks for the advice. I am competent with computers but have not used such programs as Front Page, DreamWeaver or Cold Fusion. If the AACA site is running Front Page, then that is more than adequate for me.

I am trying to revive a 'lost' newsletter for 1&2 cylinder REOs and need some advice. I would like to publish on a website instead of a newsletter -- the overall costs should be less. I browsed through this section and need additional info. I gather the AACA website uses MS Front Page. I am impressed with the results and did not know that Front Page was so robust. Is Front Page the best way to go? I noticed that MS Publisher also allows you to edit Web pages. Do y'all out there have a preference -- Front Page or Publisher? I have been looking around for a web hosting site but have not found a clear favorite. Any recommendations? I plan to start small and grow incrementally. Thanks in advance for any advice you have. I plan to read this section religiously from now on.

I talked with an old timer whose father would not let her own a sedan. The father thought sedans were intrinsically more dangerous than a touring -- in an accident the occupants would be crushed by the sheet metal. She never asked her father about being thrown out of a touring car during an accident.