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On 4/16/2024 at 7:38 AM, edinmass said:
You can easily water jet new shims for the box if needed. You can see what I recommend to pull the box and clean it before you attempt to adjust it. Ross made good stuff........properly restored it should steer easy.
Ed he isnt going to take the box out... He is going to adjust it in place. You can lead a horse to water...... But xxxxxxxxx
I wish him luck.
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Black is beautiful....
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7 hours ago, Ornge said:
I haven't found out a lot about the Swan Carburetor Company in researching this manifold. I appreciate any helpful guidance regarding this setup.
Manifold is cast:
SWAN MANIFOLD.
PAT'D *-*-25
PAT-D 7-26-27
27-inches overall
1.25-inch ports
2.5-inch studs center-to-center
5.00-inch port spacing center-to-center
Carburetor inlet/heat exchange:
cast 35083
1.25-inch carburetor mounting
2-inch side inlets
Thanks in advance,
Joe
1920s Franklin
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This was a garage find this spring. I bought it off this site in PA. From the original family. Last licenced 1958. I've gone through the mechanics, new rubber, fuel supply,brakes,wires and hoses. It has 54xxx miles. Runs great. I need to put a top on it. Anxious for some good weather to drive it. It's on the road, ready to go.
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On 4/13/2024 at 9:45 AM, Curti said:
I am the 2nd owner. It is completely stock, has original floor mat.
Are the lites Stablite or Depressbeam?⁸
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Bob , I know of two others, one together and mostly restored and one apart and incomplete.
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A PINK FRANKLIN???? This is one I hope never gets reproduced....Smile.....
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Lastly this article was written by Tom Hubbard . I scanned just a portion of it where he is talking about body paint.
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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..
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Please post pictures or send to mawest729@gmail.com thank you
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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!
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22 hours ago, brasscarguy said:
1915 Oakland right hand drive speedster. 40 hp Northway motor, this car was delivered new to New Zeeland hence the right hand drive option.
Electric start, monocle windshield. Outside shift and brake. Factory vee radiator, have carbide headlights bail handle brass side lights and tail lamp.
When I purchased the car it needed a refresh , so The chassis was stripped and is done with new paint deep maroon.. The Baker wheels are in prime and the demountable rims are powder coated. 4 new tires and tubes are ready to be mounted. All sheet metal fenders, hood and cowl have been blasted and primed.
The 40 hp Northway motor has new babbit work, The engine is now ready for assembly. The water pump has been rebuilt with new shaft and seals. The brakes have been relined and ready for installation.
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This was a complete running and driving car, and is now ready for reassembly. I have lots of photos when I took delivery and photos as we disassembled the car for restoration.
This car looks very much like a Mercer of the same ira. Long sweeping fenders, right hand drive with outside shift and brake levers.
Sadly I'm too old to finish this project and need to move it on to the next collector.
Included is 2 gallons of expensive paint deep maroon and a brighter red for contrast, plus thinners and hardener. to finish the car, 4 new 25" tires and tubes the tires and tubes alone were $2000.00
I am only selling due to age and health. It is a project . I am asking $10,500.00 the car is located in the Seattle area. I have both photos as I got the car and as it took it apart, and as we reassembled the chassis as it is now.
I can answer any questions and can send you any of the photos I have plus can take any photos you would like.
No scammers, no phony cashiers checks, no b/s.
thank you
brasscarguy@comcast.net(Seattle) test or phone 2ho6-919-1949
Pictures??????
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John , remember what we were taught in Sunday school... Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder! Smile.
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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.
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3 hours ago, jeff_a said:
I transferred this over from the "Peerless Photos" thread, in case someone's looking for a 1900-1932 Peerless to buy. Ken listed this February 13th, 2024. It is a 1929 PEERLESS Six-61 Victoria Coupe, sometimes called an Opera Coupe. Generally, these are 4-passenger with a fold-forward front passenger seat; room for two in back + a top hat compartment far left.
"The Car was purchaced by an online dealer several years ago. I have installed a new cloth covered wiring harness from rhode Island wiring.
The car is currently in Pendleton, Oregon and as of today I am listing it for Sale. It runs and drives (and stops). I have too many cars to care for and can not afford to keep them all.
It comes with the material to replace the top. asking $21k OBO
-Ken Lilienthal
ken.lilienthal@gmail.com"
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
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On 3/9/2024 at 11:47 AM, 1912 Caddy said:
I consider myself a serious Peerless buyer as I own two already so when I ask the seller of this car for pictures and don't hear from him it leads me to believe that something is fishy.
I may not be a buyer this car depending on what needs to be done to it but I was going to post the photos on this site and maybe help him sell it to another Peerless fan.
After my experience with this seller I am just saying beware.
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
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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.
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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.
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2 hours ago, DavidWhite said:
I’m restoring the 1917 Kelsey prototype and it has a Massnick Phipps 4 cylinder engine. so far I have been able to find no information regarding this engine. It has a Mea A4 magneto. How do I know if it’s negative or positive ground? Does anybody know of any information regarding their operation?
It can be either. To kill the motor you only need to ground the mag like any magneto.
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Here is a pair of early airplane clincher wheels 19 inch . Great wall hangers!$450.00 for the pair. Mike 585 738 1541
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I'll be posting some measur.ements. The fenders are 65 inches long and 9.5 wide. $650. 00 for the set.
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Parts are all early J and in good condition. Ask questions , I'll get you the info. Mike West 585 738 1541 Livonia NY.
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Parts are all early J and in good condition. Ask questions , I'll get you the info. Mike West 585 738 1541 Livonia NY.
'22 Stanley, Ross Gear steering box information needed
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Yes I missed that... I wish I lived close by, Id help get it out! Good luck and take a few pictures first!