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Geo Albright in Florida has on Ebay some rare Franklin rear windshield hinges for auction. Check them out.
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Geo, These fit 1929 Franklin Model 137 sport touring and I "believe" 1930 Franklin Model 145 Pursuit. Mike West
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I found the car today in Cobleskill NY .The owner confirmed he has owned the car over 40 years and is now a AACA Grand National 1st place car. It is still in the same body configuration as sold in the 1970s. I guess that says something about the body work my uncle did.
Post the photo, Mike. That would helPhil
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Phil, Ill scan it today and do that . Mike
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Im curious if a 1915 Metz, a red roadster, still exists. The car was made from a touring car that the body had been cutoff behind the front seat. My uncle "Chip Vallone" of Livonia NY made a tapered tail that finished off the back of the car. It was sold sight unseen at Hershey around 1970 or 71. The man that bought its name was Gordon Teeter from Penn. I think the price was $1000.00. It was a nice looking car with a new red paint job and seat coverings . It had no top and Ward Riverside tires. I ran across a photo of it today. Mike
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Ive had them welded them up and ground to the original shape with great results. When you reinstall the assembly you may be able to install it 90 or 180 degrees from its original position. If you don't want to tackle this job call N. Y. Manufacturing and they can help you. It is located in Rochester NY ,a small shop and they will get it done at a fair price .I would guess$ 150-$ 250 Call 585 254 9353 Mike
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One reason fewer Franklins come available as they are bargain priced Full CCCA classics and after driving one collectors are keeping them. I had a good original 1930 Packard standard 8 sedan and drove it a few hundred miles .The sidedraft Franklin is far superior in comfort, ease of steering, braking, and road speed. A good running 1930-33 Franklin 6 run the wheels off the latter on the open road. Of coarse this is my opinion.
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They salt the state highway but the back roads aren't, just plowed. The car is VERY oily on the bottom, didnt hurt it any. I think the Bijor oiler really did its job!
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John ,Why not peppermint schnapps??Mike
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Layden , No idea on the pump but Im curious if you got my message asking about if you had a OUTPUT shaft for the Hele-Shaw clutch you have. If so I was wondering if you could photograph it and measure it up. Does if free float or is it retained some way? I always appreciate your efforts . Mike West PS Do you still need the hardware off that wheel we talked about?
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Im selling a spare 1932 Auburn gas cap I hd for my car. Its from a 32 Auburn sedan and its original to the car, not a replacement cap/ Price $100.00 Email Mike for pics and measurements . mawest729@gmail.com 585 738 1541
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Andrew,
If the "pin hole" is in the cylinder wall, have a sleeve installed and when you run the engine for the make ure you install a product called IRON TIGHT.This is used in big engines that run WET SLEEVES. It will seal up any small weep that may occur between the sleeve and the cylinder. Don't give up! This is not a huge problem. Mike
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I am still looking for 1913 Michigan 40 parts and pieces . Please contact me with anything you have surplus to your needs . Thank you Mike 585 738 1541
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Call Bob Mahoney and ask him .585 382 3164 in upstate NY
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Car must be a good car not a rusted out, ran to death hog. I will buy a car needing repair but no parts car projects or junk. The better the car ,the more interested I will be. Mike 585 738 1541 Thank you
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This Mercedes ran a few years ago well but the body is rusty and banged up. The car came from Germany and when it was new converted with a brand new motor as the original wouldn't pass the emissions testing her in NEW YORK. I also have the original motor that is like new ,stored inside in the crate that the second motor came in.Both motors are gas. Im selling any or all .Call Norm at 607 738 4296 NY Price asking $1000.00 for all .or best offer .
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Mike, You are doing a good job. You might consider removing the heads and grinding the valves. The valve seats will be bronze ,so may need a seat cutter as a stone will plug up instantly. I believe you will see those 100 horses wake right up then.
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Tom, I have one Ill sell Ill dig it out Mike West
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I may be interested in these wheels .How much are you asking for them? Im not too far away. Mike 585 738 1541
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Selling my 1915 T chassis. Mostly complete with correct frame, cast running board brackets, closed spool on drive shaft tube,30 x3 ft and 30x3.5 rears square fellow wheels in excellent condition, brass radiator, aluminum hood, lettered pedals ,nice lamps(electric headlights and oil tail and side),correct cast muffler, coilbox , low head, correct steering column, wishbone over axle, front fenders splash aprons and running boards NO REAR FENDERS, new wood dash with correct original hood former, aluminum transmission cover, floorboards. Motor in car is a 1917 but also have the 1915 block, crank cam ect ect.The motor has been apart and restored but I don't know to what exten as I didn't do it. The transmission has been apart ,cleaned and bushings where needed. It also has a WATTS CLUTCH that gives you a positive neutral. There is more parts ,please inquire ! Mike Livonia Ny 585 738 1541 $4000.00 Livonia NY 30 miles south of Rochester NY
F/S superb folding windshield off 1920-30 cars. Use on speedster. Off of a dual cowl phaeton
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