Franklin automobile

[LAMROK]

I have a 14  Franklin rolling chassis  that I would like to sell 

 Anyone interested 

[JV Puleo]

Doesn't a '14 Franklin have a wood chassis?

[PFitz]

19 minutes ago, JV Puleo said:

Doesn't a '14 Franklin have a wood chassis?

 Yes in 1914. That chaises is a 31 or 32.

 

Only wood up to the shorter wheel base models of 28. Starting with the longer wheel base of that year they went to all steel chassis.  

 

Paul

Edited October 12, 2017 by PFitz (see edit history)

[mikewest]

Paul

Its a 1931 Chassis  - 32 spring pivot bolts had a different design 

[LAMROK]

sorry, i was told that it was a '14 and had to believe them as i don't know much about them.. I figured i would try to see if someone has a use for this rather than scrap it, it anything the wheels themselves would make cool wall art or a conversation 

 

 

[mikewest]

Where are you located? Its worth more than scrap. Check out the gear ratio stamped in the case and tell us what it is. Measure the wheel base .It looks like 132 inch from the pics It could be 125 inches.

[LAMROK]

I'm in Wisconsin and can help with the transport  

the only thing that is on the rear-end is "oberdorfer castings Syracuse NY"  then 4-23-0

 

[mikewest]

You aren't looking at the right place . Lay on the ground behind the rear end and look where the right (passenger side) axle tube enters the center housing. There is a narrow boss on the casting facing you and stamped in the aluminum will be the ratio -example 12 /52   You are looking at the top to see the oberdorfer  Syracuse NY  business...  I wouldn't be interested -too far away. Other wise I would buy it , take it apart and see for parts .

[PFitz]

15 hours ago, mikewest said:

Paul

Its a 1931 Chassis  - 32 spring pivot bolts had a different design 

Good call.

 

Looking closer, those aren't 32 adjustable rear shocks, either. Safe to say, it's a 31.

 

Paul