Steve Braverman

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Fields</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes, there is one in the National Auto Museum in Reno, NV. I don't remember the name of the car. The radial engine lies horizontaly in the back; very strange. </div></div> I believe the car you are thinking of is a 1925 Julian.

Jeff, your site is great! Thanks for doing it. I need some inspiration to get my Plymouth back in action.

Why are you not impressed by the Chysler flathead, yet you're enamored with the slant? The flathead makes decent power, is smooth, quiet and very reliable. Parts are everywhere. There is even flathead speed equipment if you look. It would be a lot of work to install a slant 6, what would the advantage be? There isn't much more power.

My '32 Plymouth has chrome outside, nickel inside.

Ask these guys, www.applehydraulics.com They should be able to help.

Pictures?

The automotive equivilent of Tammy Faye Baker.

I had looked into having A-K caps reproduced about 15 years ago, and nobody would even talk to me. I don't think his prices are that out of line, I just question whether it's worth it to me. With Dad's first Series 10, we had a lot of problems with distributor caps cracking. We bought an NOS cap, only to have it last one year and then crack. Since a new cap was not an option at the time, we had a Delco distributor fitted to the car. It now runs fine. Spending $300 on ignition parts seems like a lot of money, but truthfully, with the way we'll probably drive this car, the parts will last forever. If it were one of my side-drafts, I would think differently. I put a lot of miles on my '32, and when I needed a set of points a couple of years ago, it was nice to be able to buy them at Pep Boys. We have no intentions of ever showing this car for judging, it will be a driver. So, we have a conundrum, a $150 Delco conversion and an infinite supply of cheap parts, or a $300 tune-up and authenticity.

The new Camaro looks too much like a Transformer. I keep expecting it to turn into a robot and blow something up.

1931 PA standard cap is very similar. I have one somewhere. I'll try to compare.

I've seen cowl lights on 20s cars with lenses like this.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CarAdMan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm actually not sure what year this Sears Ad is from, 1908 or shortly after. RICK </div></div> The 14hp engine is the later model, probably 1910-12.

We contacted Mr. Bouteiller. His prices have changed slightly. Now the cap is $200, Rotor $50, and points $50.

The company that makes friction material is Paper Pulleys, Inc. 810 Woodland Street, PO Box 8155, Columbia, TN 38402-8155 Voice 931-388-9099 Fax 931-388-9099

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dei</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Question to the owners of their friction drive systems, what is the material on the driven wheel and where could it be purchased. </div></div> There is a place that makes the material for Sears cars. I believe it's in Tennessee. I'll dig up the contact info.

This is the "transmission" in my father's Sears.

Art, I hope these help. If you need more detail, use the part numbers to order the original drawings from Jeff Hasslen. If you want to see anything else, I have the entire Series 9 and 10 parts catalog. I can scan other pages for you.

Thanks Tom, I'll give a call to Mr. Bouteiller. I would always prefer to keep the car original when practical. Hopefully the car will be running better at the Trek.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1937hd45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">YES!!!!!!! That is the "Real Deal" it used to be owned by a member of the Westchester (N.Y.) Region of AACA. Last time I saw it it was still in its original paint and upholstery. </div></div> I think the car you are thinking of belonged to Al Nippert, but his had the pontoon fenders and no running boards. He sold it many years ago. It apparently belonged to Walter P at some point in its life. (They all belonged to Walter P at some point.)

Mike, I've put 10,000 miles on it since I've owned it. I love that car, and will hopefully always own it.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sldan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Steve, I went to the Whitemore web site and it does not look like they deal with anything doing with Antique cars. Have you used their lubricants? Thanks. </div></div> I've never dealt with them, but any company that's been around that long probably knows what they are doing. I would give a call and ask them.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HarryJ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Steve, if you need help with your "PA" let me know. I have a "PA" roadster I drive and maintain. </div></div> Maybe you could come up here and kick me in the ass until I get it done That's what I really need! Seriously, I have some work to get the '23 Franklin Demi-Sedan back on the road, and the touring needs some tweaking. Maybe I'll drag the Plymouth out of the corner over the winter. Thanks for the offer Harry.

Have you asked Whitmore's? http://www.whitmores.com/

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: msmazcol</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They all have water in them silly! In the battery where Franklin wanted it. </div></div> Actually, I run a gel battery in my Franklin My Plymouth hasn't seen daylight in quite some time. It's a shame. I'd like to get it back on the road, hopefully for next year.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mika Jaakkola</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Steve, how about parts on Franklins? I guess you'd be the best one to answer? And you almost got me. Franklins looooook so greeaat!</div></div> Franklin parts are not hard to find if you know where to look. The Franklin club is a very good network of people. When I needed a tune up, a trip to Pep Boys (large chain parts store) got me a set of points and a distributor cap. They are the same as Chevy. Internal engine parts are available from Egge Machine. I drive my car a lot, and have had very good luck with it. If you are serious about a Franklin, make the trip to the Franklin Trek this summer. You will be able to see, ride, and probably drive most of the different years and models. You may even go home with a car. We currently have members with Franklins in most European countries.