The H H Franklin Club, Inc.
We have listed below web sites that could be of help to Franklin owners.
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Last Update - January 31, 2008
JC Whitney
Flexible steel core (perforated or corrugated) provides strength and forms easily to any contour. Inside lining (wool, polypropylene pile, felt or special fabric) is tightly woven for maximum glass cushioning. Stainless or galvanized steel bead increases side wall rigidity. 6-ft. length. www.JCWhitney.com
LeBaron Bonney Company
Robe cords. www.lebaronbonney.com has robe cord in bulk length and brand new hardware. Look under assist straps and you'll find the hardware like the Franklin piece shown on the cord. They also have the harware for attaching to the
Metro Moulded Parts Inc.
Metro Moulded Parts Inc. 11610 Jay Street NW, P.O. Box 48130, Minneapolis, MN 55448 Phone: 763-757-0310 Toll Free: 800-878-2237 Fax: 763-757-2803 MetroSales@metrommp.com http://www.metrommp.com/ MetroSales@metrommp.com
Restoration Specialties and Supply, Inc.
Restoration Specialties & Supply, Inc., PO Box 328, Windber, PA 15963. Telephone 814-467-9842 814-467-9282
We are in Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm (eastern standard time) FAX 814-467-5323 Postal address P. O. Box 328, Windber, PA 15963 Electronic mail General Information: info@restorationspecialties.com - http://www.restorationspecialties.com/
KARR RUBBER MANUFACTURING
KARR RUBBER MANUFACTURING. Telephone 800-955-5277 FAX 310-640-6872 Postal address 133 Lomita Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 Electronic mail General Information: John@Fish-Industries.com
Sales: John@Fish-Industries.com - http://www.karrrubber.com/
Carlin Manufacfacturing
The place that makes the seat spring sets, or " seat foundations" as they used to be called, is; Carlin Manufacturing, 1250 Gulf, Beaumont, Texas. 409-833-9757. If anyone has the web site address please let us know. (WebMaster - Years ago I sent them prints from the complete rumble seat for a 1931 convertible coupe - they manufactured a wonderful set that fix like they came with the car.) They do not have a website, but they do have an e-mail address at which they can receive pictures and dimensions to build seat spring sets from. Or same can be faxed to them. Carlin Manufacturing, 1250 Gulf St. Beaumont, TX. 77701 409 - 833 - 9757 fax 409 - 835 - 2468 e-mail to,
car-line@ruralcomm.com
Gardner-Westcott Company
Browse Our Full Stock of Chrome Plated and Stainless Steel Fasteners. For chrome or nickel plated screws it's not worth the cost to have them re- plated. Plus the plating shops usually buff off the crisp edges. I order new ones from; Gardner Westcott 1-800-897-5025 www.gardner-westcott.com
Roberts Motor Parts
Gary Roberts Jrsuppies brake hoses and part a long with the new oil filters, long canister type that was used originally, these are the same 4-1/8 inch outside diameter as fits the original oil filter brackets, with 1/8 national pipe thread on each end marked "in" and "out". 5-7/8 inch long overall for Franklins. www.robertsmotorparts.com
Rhode Island Wiring Service Inc.
Rhode Island Wiring Service manufactures all types of automotive harnesses from the early 1900's to the present, excluding those requiring molded connectors. www.riwire.com
Restoration Supply Company
This company is in Escondido, CA has an on line catalog, they can supply all this "stuff" Adjusters, Autovac funnels, Bakelite plugs, Battery disconnect switches, Bolts, Braided sleeving, Brass hardware, buckles, Carriage bolts, Control swivels, Delrin rod, Drain valves, Electrical switches, lamps, Enots oilers and caps, Exhaust wrap, Flexible conduit in brass, stainless steel, German silver, German silver rivets, molding, sheet, wire, bar, Goggles and helmets, Hood lace, fender welt, Horn bulbs, connectors, brackets, tubing, reeds, Hose clamps (Sherman style, galvanized steel, Jubilee), Klaxon horn terminals, Lens clips, Light bulbs, Link belt, Mirrors, Motometers, Muffler wrap, Oilers, caps, grease gun adapters, Pyramid aluminum, Pyramid floor mat, Rajah spark plug terminals, Red radiator hose, Red fibre block, Spark plug wire, Step bolts, Step plates, Washers, Water pump packing and grease, Wiper arms and blades to name a few. www.restorationstuff.com
Classic and Exotic
This company has brake fittings and King-Seeley gauge supplies www.classicandexotic.com
1925 Series 11A Kingpins and bushings.
There is no current new source for kingpins for the Series 9 to 11 Franklins. They are a rather simple pin and are easily fabricated from quality steel that can be surface heat treated. Bushings were originally hardened steel, but bronze bushings are a very good replacement.
If you wish to have a local shop make them up, you can simply copy the original parts, or obtain the original factory blueprints through Jeff Hasslen - his contact information is available on the Franklin Service Station newsletter. You could also try to contact www.rareparts.com They will fabricate such components. I don't know if they can be competitive with your local machine shop.
1929 SERIES 130 BATTERY BOX AND OTHER ITEMS
I assume the battery is under the passenger front seat, as on the Series 12 and 135. If so, the cover is likely wood, with a couple steel straps screwed to the top which engage slots, as you describe. The latch was a ring latch such as can be found at specialty hardware outlets, woodworkers supply places, boat builder supply and also www.restorationstuff.com