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  1. A PINK FRANKLIN???? This is one I hope never gets reproduced....Smile.....
  2. Lastly this article was written by Tom Hubbard . I scanned just a portion of it where he is talking about body paint.
  3. Bright RED Franklins have been common place since the inception of Franklin. Ill offer examples from period factory brochures in 1929 and 1930. These pieces of literature are commonplace on Ebay and even the club library. When I restored the 1929 model 137 that Bob Cornman owns today I didnt care for the color that it was originally. It was a dark copper body with matching copper fenders and aprons. I had several long winded calls to Tom Hubbard who graciously spent time with me on the telephone. He wasnt in good health but still took my calls . I told him I wanted to paint the car Satin Red with maroon fenders. He told me that Franklin was in the business to sell cars and that his conversations with factory people confirmed if a customer wanted "Special Paint" and could pay for it, they would get it. He also pointed out standard paint jobs in red were not a option but in the general lineup. Im enclosing a few shots from the large colored brochures Franklin gave out at their dealerships. Do I think Hubbard was the final note in authenticity ???? Im not sure , but I do think he had a better handle on it that most alive today. I think the 29 Franklin sedan in question here is a real sharp car for the money (Model A Ford Money)and for a few grand could be resurrected. All comments ere are of my opinion only..
  4. Please post pictures or send to mawest729@gmail.com thank you
  5. They are the old Lee tire. Later Custom Classics. They are a period vorrect design and look great on Franklins. There is no correct color for a Franklin. The factory would give you what you want. ( WELL Documented) Tom Hubbard painted his Super rare phaeton bright red. The colored brochures showed red cars. This car is correct whether the old school moms like it or not.. Besides the car is Model Ford money... who really cares anymore. It's lot more fun that tombstone gray old old man green!
  6. John , remember what we were taught in Sunday school... Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder! Smile.
  7. The car looks like it needs a little sorting out but I don't see anything to be alarmed about. The red looks great and could of been totally authentic. The club has several red open cars (2 of them 1929 137 models) and completely authentic. There are way too many OLD MAN GREEN cars in the world. I think if it was in my garage running I'd value at 15000 -17000.
  8. Jeff , This 1929 Peerless has been sold in just a few days. Its going to a 300 plus car collection in the mid west where it will have a special place with other rare orphan cars.The buy and the seller both made good deals. After the car gets to its new home Ill send you the details of its new home. Mike
  9. 1912 Cadillac, I know the seller of the Peerless roadster and can tell you he is a upstanding young man. He has had some health issues that I believe has prompted him to sell a dozen of his cars. You should reach out again if still interested. Mike West
  10. Im sure he must of got it going, I told him 3 times if its got gas and spark, tow the damn thing. That puts libation into a lot of old reprobates Ive had to start in 55 years of fixing this old junk.
  11. Steve, we only visited a few times , but it was easy to see she was close to the heartbeat of our club. She was totally dedicated to her duties and a nice lady.
  12. It can be either. To kill the motor you only need to ground the mag like any magneto.
  13. Here is a pair of early airplane clincher wheels 19 inch . Great wall hangers!$450.00 for the pair. Mike 585 738 1541
  14. I'll be posting some measur.ements. The fenders are 65 inches long and 9.5 wide. $650. 00 for the set.
  15. Parts are all early J and in good condition. Ask questions , I'll get you the info. Mike West 585 738 1541 Livonia NY.
  16. Parts are all early J and in good condition. Ask questions , I'll get you the info. Mike West 585 738 1541 Livonia NY.
  17. I recently bought a original 1937 Buick . The car came from PA., is not rusty but has plenty of road grime, hard old grease and oil buildup. I want to clean it up real sanitary. The dry ice blasting looks great but I've gotten one price locally at $2200 -2500 $. Has anyone else used it?? Thank you mike
  18. Charles what is the stated model on the engine and what is the bore and stroke/?
  19. David, Have you tried to start the motor yet// ??? I wouldnt get all hung up on the questions you have posted/ Those answers are most likely lost to time. Keep in mind what the purpose of the build was..... to demonstrate and prove the friction drive and unique differential. I would clean it up, reassemble in its current state and get it runnable. Its a unique piece , show it off as is!! The car is more valuable and unique as is then with new paint and lipstick! Mike West
  20. If someone wants a famous songwriters car , I've got Pat Ballard's Franklin. His bug song was MrSandman performed by the Chordettes! ( I think his notoriety was a flash the pan ) ..... smile
  21. Years ago at the Franklin Trek the New England Boys arrived with Frank Netetoms car backfiring , loos of power ect . I reached down and touched the coil .it was on fire.... I poured some cold Budweiser on it and magically the coil worked again. Off the the NAPA he went and got a cheap universal 6 colt coil and problem was fixed.
  22. I have a friend in Bozeman that will pay a visit if he connects with the seller.
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