1929 Franklin 137 Sedan

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I have not done a lot this week. So far I have been tossing around do I get the engine running as is or go ahead and replace the crankcase as I will be part of the way there anyway. I recognize the second choice will likely take me down the rabbit hole like Barry Wolk did with the Ruxton in another posting. I do have the wire wheels ready to go to the sandblaster soon. Here is a photo of the car with them loosely attached to the car.

9-30-2014

I thought I would give an update so I don't let this thread die an untimely death. Since the last posting I have been busy...spending money! I sent out all the wheel cylinders and master cylinder for re-sleeving and rebuilding. They came back and look very good. I also ordered the brake hardware and brake lines and received them. Then I got derailed. I received and offer to buy my 1926 Model T Touring on the condition that I repaired a few things (like an oil leak) before delivery. It got pretty involved, eventually leading to me taking the transmission apart for a proper repair and adjustment. That work is complete and the car has been sent off to its new owner so I can again get busy with the Franklin work. There are a lot of little things to do right now but I am planning to do a frame-on restoration but will be trying to make the entire car very high quality. I will post some photos in a day or two and you can see what I am doing.

10-1-2014

Here are some of the beautiful brake goodies I have been getting. I am hoping to get going on cleaning up backing plates and installation hardware tonight.