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I can fabricate the center bumper clamps, but this photos is not good enough. Does anyone have a photo? Anybody...?? I hate to fake it. The 1930 did not use this clamp and the 1931 smaller series cars had a single bar bumper and plain center clamp. I'd probably copy a 1930 plain center clamp if anyone has a photo. We are getting down to the final details on this car. Thanks for any help. We have much info to share if anyone else is in need. BTW - we are ok on the outer clamps, thanks, John. They do look very much like Packard clamps. Tom Rasmussen Odyssey Restorations, Inc. 763-786-1518 odyrestorations@aol.com (comcast account is gone)

The 135 engine is a Pulse pump engine. Full pressure systems originated with the Series 14. An oil pressure reading on a 135 pump can mean very different things based on where the reading is taken. The factory did not fit a pressure gauge to the 1929 cars.

I wondered when this car would pop up again - it's nice to see it is getting some attention. I have not personally seen it since it was in the Bridgewater Museum. There is nothing on the car that is Franklin. There was some thought it might be a Middleby, but have never confirmed it. The engine does not look like a Middleby. A very interesting mystery car. Tom Rasmussen

Has anyone made a new A-Coil cylindrical body? All internals on ours are good, coil re-wound, nice nickel, but the body is toast. Paper phenolic? Tom Rasmussen Odyssey Restorations, Inc. odyrestorations@comcast.net

Just milky, frothy oil, no rectifier was used on this engine. Tom

We are finding signs of moisture in the oil on our current 1924 Brewster Knight project. Is it common for Knight engines to have more combustion blow-by and therefore more moisture in the oil? Or can the junk ring potentially leak water? Odyssey Restorations, Inc. Spring Lake Park, MN

Need bumper center clamp(s) for our 1931 Custom Club Sedan project. We would be happy to reproduce in fine detail (investment cast) if we could borrow a clean original. Also could use a set of 4 fine original bumper outer clamps, or one to borrow to reproduce. Also need one interior door handle in good condition. Tom Rasmussen Odyssey Restorations, Inc. 763-786-1518 odyrestorations@comcast.net

Of course the switch is incorporated in the switch at the bottom of the column. Not sure why I was certain I had seen a remote mounted Autolite relay on another car. Problem solved. So, how about a correct Autolite generator cutout? Interior door handle? Thanks -

Missing original starter solenoid for our 1931 Custom DeLuxe project. I presume it's an Autolite solenoid. Does anyone have one available, or can anyone tell me what model/photo/other info? Thanks ! Tom Rasmussen Odyssey Restorations, Inc

It just needed some minor repairs, cleaning, contacts cleaning, etc. Works much better now! Tom

Got it! Thank you tom

Anybody know how to disassemble an A-Coil? Looks like May be necessary to drill out pins in perimeter below the handle? Thanks - Tom Rasmussen

The Franklin Automobile Collection at Hickory Corners is selling a rare 1930 Series 147 Speedster VIN 47-200545L27. Designed and Bodied in Dietrich's Detroit shops, the rakish Speedster was a catalog custom offering by Franklin. Narrow, Torpedo body with raked windshield and Convertible Sedan looks, this Speedster has been fully restored and is ready to drive with seat belts, turn signals and fully adjustable front seat. Sale is by sealed bid, ending at 10:00pm on June 12, 2018. The car may be seen at the Franklin Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan. For information/photos/details, please contact Franklin Museum Director, Phil Weisenbarger 419-358-4651, or 419-722-3861 or email to philweis@wcoil.com

The Franklin Automobile Collection at Hickory Corners is selling a rare 1930 Series 147 Speedster VIN 47-200545L27. Designed and Bodied in Dietrich's Detroit shops, the rakish Speedster was a catalog custom offering by Franklin. Narrow, Torpedo body with raked windshield and Convertible Sedan looks, this Speedster has been fully restored and is ready to drive with seat belts, turn signals and fully adjustable front seat. Sale is by sealed bid, ending at 10:00pm on June 12, 2018. The car may be seen at the Franklin Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan. For information/photos/details, please contact Franklin Museum Director, Phil Weisenbarger 419-358-4651, or 419-722-3861 or email to philweis@wcoil.com

The Franklin Automobile Collection at Hickory Corners is selling a rare 1930 Series 147 Speedster VIN 47-200545L27. Designed and Bodied in Dietrich's Detroit shops, the rakish Speedster was a catalog custom offering by Franklin. Narrow, Torpedo body with raked windshield and Convertible Sedan looks, this Speedster has been fully restored and is ready to drive with seat belts, turn signals and fully adjustable front seat. Sale is by sealed bid, ending at 10:00pm on June 12, 2018. The car may be seen at the Franklin Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan. For information/photos/details, please contact Franklin Museum Director, Phil Weisenbarger 419-358-4651, or 419-722-3861 or email to philweis@wcoil.com

The Franklin Automobile Collection at Hickory Corners is selling a rare 1930 Series 147 Speedster VIN 47-200545L27. Designed and Bodied in Dietrich's Detroit shops, the rakish Speedster was a catalog custom offering by Franklin. Narrow, Torpedo body with raked windshield and Convertible Sedan looks, this Speedster has been fully restored and is ready to drive with seat belts, turn signals and fully adjustable front seat. Sale is by sealed bid, ending at 10:00pm on June 12, 2018. The car may be seen at the Franklin Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan. For information/photos/details, please contact Franklin Museum Director, Phil Weisenbarger 419-358-4651, or 419-722-3861 or email to philweis@wcoil.com

Thanks Dave & Ben - Tom Rasmussen

Camcraft in Arden North Carolina should have a master for that cam. You will need to grind the lifter faces at the same time. Tom Rasmussen

I'm helping someone assemble a 1925 engine. The lifters he has have a large, rounded radius on the bottom. The cam had been reground and lobes are flat. What gives? I cannot imagine the lobes would hold up against this radius. Are there any suppliers with lifters available for this engine?

Odyssey has pistons for the series 9 Pretty much everything is available, some parts more readily than others. Timing gears are tough to find and often needed on early 9’s Tom Rasmussen

Champion 516

Aha! Found one (Thanks to Jeff H):

Anybody ever seen one of these? 2-5/8" diameter. One hole in the top. Application? I am trying to ID for a badge collector. How about this one: No size given. Appears to be enameled (Cloisonne) Tom

Ive seen the spring system before. What I like about it is that it does not compromise the Franklin "feel". Does it have enough force? I suppose it would not be difficult to calculate. Once a frame sags, it is very difficult to get it go back, but at least one of these systems should keep it from worsening. Tom

I would love to know the answer to this question as it pertains to a 1930-31 Peerless. We are suspecting that the engine color was black. Exhaust manifold was black porcelain. Intake was porcelain as well, but appears to be a lighter color. Anyone have any input? Tom Rasmussen