mikewest

Chassis has been sold, going to Canada .Still have parts left.

This car would be a good candidate for rebody in my opinion. Like a previous reply, after the cherry's are gone ,there is always the remains that take up a lot of space and little calling. There are a lot of clever body men in the hobby that could make a open car out of this car, not intending to mislead anyone with what they have when done , and have a lot of fun with it. Just my opinion. Wind in your face is fun with a real or reinvented car ! Just my opinion.

The wedge was installed to correct the castor for better drivability, See attached picture. Ive found these on many Franklins and were installed by garages in the day.

The chassis is sold ....Going to Canada. I still have many 26-27 parts to sell . Front and rear fenders, sedan gas tank, sun visor , front folding seat assembly , rear seat springs, splash aprons, engine splash fans, sedan rear side window regulators and steel panels,lights, Ford T jack, and MORE All very good prices!

The bare body has been sold, going to a chop shop..... I have everything else left for a speedster build or but your own body on this restored chassis. Runs great! $3500.00 Mike 585 738 1541

The bare body has been sold to a street rod guy >I Still have everything listed including the fenders, hood and aprons. The new price is $3500.00 for a great start on a speedster. Livonia NY Mike 585 738 1541

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Im selling this car body only, chassis with tin for a speedster ,or complete. I have a party that was interested in only the body,so I thought Id through it out there for your consideration. The chassis was restored with a rebuilt motor,new exhaust and tires. The owner passed away and I ended up with the car. I have NY ownership papers needed to put on the road. There is a lot of new and restored parts. Tell me what your are interested in. The car is in Livonia NY call ask for Mike 585 738 1541 Thank you!

I have a 1926 Ford that was taken in partial trade and am selling as a complete car or you can buy the restored /running chassis with fenders , lights, running boards, aprons ect. This will make a gret speedster. The motor was rebuilt at a first class shop and runs well. There are lots of new parts here. The body can be bought separately with all glass and regulators, sun visor ect for $2000.00. Im willing to sell anyway you want to buy it! 585 738 1541 Mike

The rack looks like several I have .If its 32 inches wide ,most likely 1929-31 FRANKLIN.

Here is another shot of the Franklin sedan that was converted to a roadster under the apple tree.

Here is a classic example of a made over Franklin that popped up for sale yesterday ad vertised as a 1932 Roadster. I called the guy and he said it was a "custom bodied car" and had the body builders tag on the cowl. I guessed "Was it Coachcraft" or Body by Walker? He said yes indeed it was. He gave me the serial # that quickly ID ed the car as a cutdown 1931- 153 . The car was owned by Frank Beck in Ill previously but now being sold by another gentleman. He explained the top had been lost some time ago or it never had one. I didn't get the car , but assume it has been sold as today the ad has been removed. Here is a few pics of yet another parts car . Does anyone recognize the ass end of the body as to what it may of been from? Mike

John, What vintage are you looking for? Mike

Hey Tiger, Nice motor.... Its much later than 1904. Id guess more like 1914 .It has a Hele-Shaw mulitiple disc-wet clutch and closed valves. Its most likely from a mid teens truck with a heavy duty clutch like that. Also Cast in pairs helps date it as opposed to cast in singles. Great merchandise! Mike (Im the guy you call as I had a similar motor for sale a few years ago)

Bill, I agree with you. There are many cars in the club that were altered so long ago that most people would know the difference if you showed them. I sold 1931 Dietrich Speedster (closed car) that now sports a aircooled V-12 made from many 6 cyl components. I know of 2 sedans that were cut in the back quarters and a convertible rear section was fabricated to make parade cars. There are several 145 sedans chopped and panels pounded to make Pursuits. How about the made V12 sport touring in AZ? Its a wonderful car , but still a made up machine. There has been a 153 sedan that was modified to resemble a town car. There is a Model D roadster that started out as parts form about 3 cars almost 50 years ago.. The list goes on and on. The bottom line is the owners did something with the cars and made a vehicle that was special to them and put another car on the road. Its all good and I applaud anyone that gets off there laurels and fixes any old car. I personally have disassembled over a dozen Franklins to parts to get what I needed and to get other cars on the road. The open wheel speedster you mention above came from my building where it was sitting as "knocked in head 147 sedan" and Mike made it over into a cool looking and running machine. Again it doesn't fill the bill for everyone , but that's why the store has chocolate AND vanilla ice cream.

I HAVE SOME OPTIONS FOR YOU IF YOU COULD PICK UP NEAR Rochester ny All very reasonable. Mike 585 738 1541

Bob, Get # 1 cyl top dead center with both valves closed and rotate motor and see what cyl comes TDC next and then do it 2 more times. EASY ! I think you will find in a Pierce its 1-3-4-2. MIKE

Yes it is a 1927 model 6 cyl T-head It was originally from Detroit Mich. It was found in this barn last fall. Its runs wonderful. I haven't tried to pump with it yet.

I also agree! Take the roof off and it will go even faster!

I have several 1939 Ford fenders , Email your needs . Left over from a 39 deluxe convertible restoration. $100.00 each Mike 585 738 1541

Also selling many 1941-48 Ford parts , Please email your needs. Mike

It was on Ebay ,may still be. From the pictures posted, it needs some "sorting out" for correctness but overall looks good.

Here is 2 more great shots of Dons Speedster a few weeks ago.

Im having 12 headlight switch handles cast in yellow brass for the 29-30 switch. If anyone needs one, contact me. Mike 585 738 1541

Wanted a trunk in good condition or a trunk that can provide the hardware needed for a Speedster, Victoria, or Club Sedan. I can build the wood structure from the factory drawings, but hoping to buy a donor truck for the trim and hardware. See the PDF in this post. Thank you, Mike 585 738 154143164 TRUNK.pdf