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    FS-L29 Cord shop Manual,,service bulletins and parts list.

    in Auburn Cord Duesenberg (ACD)

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    PRICE LOWERED $ 20.00  POST PAID> The Cord L29 has been sold , no need for these books . The shop manual has the service bulletins  in the back . The dust cover is  worn a bit but all pages excellent.  The Parts list is the same case . Dusty cover but like new inside. I bought these from Bill Kinsman  around 1990.  Im thinking $20.00  postage  paid by me in the USA. Mike West 100 West ave  Livonia NY 14487  585 738 1541   Mail check or Paypal. THe books are in great condition. The service bulletins  are about 1 inch thick - lots of great info here. I dont need them anymore.

    FOR SALE - 1920s Sterling T Head motor parts. Jugs, pistons, carb, Lots of parts.

    in Parts For Sale

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    I have everything  above the  crankcase  on a 1920s Sterling T Head  motor. The B 5.5inches x S 6.750 inches. I have the dual ignition  distributor, manifolds,  water piping, jugs in perfect shape with valves, ,iron pistons, and more.. These motor parts came from a low hour, never outside motor. Call for  details. Mike West 100 West ave , Livonia , NY  14487  585 738 1541

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    What interesting items have you found in an old car?

    in General Discussion

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    I bought a rt hand drive 1929 Franklin  DC phaeton .  in Florida that came  from Montevideo  Uruguay. When I started  to dismantle the car for restoration I instantly noticed the old leather holster  mounted  on the lower cowl where the driver could easily pull the gun. Behind the panel board was  spent and unspent 38 Cal  brass.  I restored this car in 18 months  and it won every award the first time out. The president on the H H Franklin club owns it today and it still looks as good as the day  I finished it. (almost 30 years ago) 

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    1923 Kissel Model 6-45 Gold Bug Speedster

    in Our Cars & Restoration Projects

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    Ron ,Bolting a frame together on a antique car that is going to be driven is not a good idea. Its not a big job to replace hot rivets with a few simple tools and another set of hands.  My 80 plus year old dad and I  completely installed  all new rivets in my Mitchell in about 8 hours. Its fine to bolt the frame together for the purpose of squaring it up during reassemble , but then remove the bolts one at a time  when replacing the rivets. Bolts will shake loose. 

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    1916 Simplex Crane Model 5 #2246

    in General Discussion

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    Of coarse the Big Franklin he had was a 1910 Model H touring. The car  was bought by Ralph from Art Kenniff on the Long Island NY. Ralph was a good mechanic  but that Franklin was one he never could make run reliably . Nether could Art Kenniff.... The car  was a not high end restoration from a rusty car. The body was all new construction.  I remember looking at the rims and rings on the wheels and seeing the heavy pitting, was curious how long they were in the  dirt and where. When Ralph bought the Franklin he swapped in a sharp 1936 Ford  phaeton to Kenniff. Amazing what you remember  when  you try.

    1916 Simplex Crane Model 5 #2246

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    I bought a 1920s Franklin touring  from Ralph  when I was in my 30s. (30 years ago) I remember after telling Ralph how much I admired the Crane .\, He said jump in!  He took me  for a 20 minute ride. Another interesting car  he had was a Babcock touring all original. In the basement of his house was a huge touring he was restoring. Ill have to think  about it for a few days to remember the make. The Crane was a great driving car. 

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    Where old cars go to die.......A Pierce Arrow comes to the end of the road.

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    14 hours ago, SC38dls said:

    Ed, you should, if you haven’t already, start recording all of this information or fun interesting car facts (If you will), on paper or electronically. So if you never get around to writing your book the stories will live on. Some guy like Walt could then write it and make a fortune selling it to guys like me and other car guys. Then he could spend that fortune having all the fun with wine, women and Crown Royal you missed out on!  
    Seriously it would be a great car book to read. 
    dave s 

    Its hard to sell something that  is given away free!

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    Black Oxide Finish Hex Cap Screws Wanted.

    in General Discussion

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    On 1/8/2022 at 9:59 AM, hook said:

    Mike, As one responder said McMaster Carr sells black oxide hardware. They also sell plain steel hardware that you can oxidize yourself. There are many suppliers of the chemicals for black oxide. Also if you just want to do a few, most gun shops sell small bottles/cans of the oxide chemicals in blue, black and brown.

    Good idea. 

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