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Guest jonlberg109

I need help identifying this old frame. It has been in a barn in Castalia, OH for quite sometime, and I have no background info on it. It's in pretty good shape. Wood spoked wheels. I could not find any identifying numbers, admittedly I didn't look under the frame...

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It appears to be about 1925 to 1929. Four-wheel mechanical brakes (I can't tell for certain)? Four lug clamps per wheel? What size are the wheels and tires? That could help a lot. So would the wheel base if you have an opportunity to measure it.

If you can identify it, it could have some value to someone restoring a similar car. Probably not a lot of dollar value, but real value is not dollars.

Good luck!

Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2

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Guest 914Driver

The chains from the frame to the rear axle, think that's stock? They would keep the frame from leaning too far in one direction?

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Guest 914Driver

Jonlberg, I'm thinking about building a Speedster, so if you have a chance to purchase this frame, let me know.

Dan

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Guest jonlberg109

I am going back out today... I'll measure the wheelbase and tires. I am open to offers. It is mine to sell.

We are trying to restore the barn and every little bit helps. It is currently blocked in, and will be a small project to get out.

We have this old thing to move it with....

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Looks to be a 27 Whippet frame. Appears to have some modifications. Check to see if there is a serial number tag on the right rear frame member (just above the rear spring shackle). Greg

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Found this picture from a few years ago when I started restoring my Coupe.

Greg

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Guest jonlberg109

15" wheels, 54" across the front wheel hubs, 102" wheel base (approx)... check for that plate on Thursday...

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