A Message from our Trek Chairs

After discussion with officials of Cazenovia College and a review of New York State and CDC guide lines, it is the sad duty of the 2021 Trek committee to recommend the postponement of the annual Trek again this year. The recommendation was presented to and accepted by the Franklin Club board of directors at the February board meeting. This decision was not made lightly but the college cannot give any assurances until they receive word from the state of NY and there is no idea when or if this might occur. The problems come with large group gatherings and the Trek falls under this category.

One person testing positive could make many attendees becoming residents of Cazenovia for some time to come. The challenge of feeding a large group is unknown. As a matter of fact, there are too many unknowns as this time to proceed. Trek planning takes many months and while we shall all miss the fun, fellowship and Franklins, it just cannot happen in 2021. Let’s look forward to 2022. With 2 years of planning, you will not want to miss Trek 2022.

Bob and Millie Amon for the Amon/White Trek committee

Franklin Audio

Listen to a fun song written for and about the Franklin car. Click here to jump to the song page.

Not a member and wondering what the "Trek" is all about? Listen below to an NPR radio report done during the 2006 Trek.

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2021

Events

Board Meetings
February 6
April 24
During the Trek Week
November 6

Midwest Meet with Air Cooled Meet (tentative)
June 16-19, 2021
Hastings, MI

Air Cooled Meet
Saturday, June 19, 2021
Gilmore Car Musuem, Hickory Corners, MI

Annual Trek, Cazenovia, NY. Cancelled
Saturday, July 24 through Saturday, July 31, 2021

3rd Tuesday of each month
Lehigh Valley Franklinites
Allentown, PA

Click here for more event info.

Franklin Factoid

Oil on the Service Brake

There is a certain amount of trouble experienced by the presence of oil on the foot brake lining. As the oil works out on the rear transmission bearing, it creeps over the brake to become inefficient at first and later if the brake is appliee hard and long enough the oil is burned to a thick gum or to a dry powder, causing the brake to groan or chatter.

The remedy for this is to remove the brake band and burn it out with a blow torch or other flame. To facilitate this operation, soak the band over night in gasoline.

From Franklin Company Owners Bulletin August 15, 1915.

What's New on the Web and News

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ERRATTA

We have come to learn that the membership renewal form in the latest ACN has the wrong mailing address. The correct address is:
Robert and Darla Metro
5326 Bliss Road
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Alternatively you can renew using the printable or on-line forms on the 'Join' page.

What's New on February 14?

FOR SALE: 1926 Franklin Oxford Sedan.
Go to For Sale page, or click here for more information.

What's New on February 10?

We sadly note the passing of Charles Richardson "Dick" Moffat on February 6. Go to the News page, or click here for more information.

We sadly note that Cliff Stranburg passed away Saturday, January 16, after a courageous battle with cancer. Go to the News page, or click here for more information.

FOR SALE: Seven Franklin ad printing plates.
Go to For Sale/Memorabilia page, or click here for more information.

Updated on January 1.

We sadly note the passing of Bob Barrett. Here's a video that was made about Bob for a rural TV show which was filmed the week before he died, and aired right after.

Updated on December 5.

Help a member looking for Series 10/11 heater and exhaust manifold. Click here for more information.

Franklin Vintage

Franklin Vintage — An elegant photo book with text by Sinclair Powell. Buy the book.

Banner image: Bill Fields.