53th Annual Franklin Trek 2006
Trek Chairmen: John Strawway and Mark Chaplin
Photos by: Paul Fitzpatrick (Mr. Wrench), Frank Hantak,
Charles Drew (Trained by Carl Barker) Dave Phillips, Mark Chaplin, John Strawway,
Melissa Carr and Bill Joline
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The Franklin Spirit
The 2006 Trek Co-Chairs Mark on the left and John on the right.
On Friday, the day before the Trek started there were Franklins on the green!
Randy working on his starter. A good look at the right side on a 1932 engine, less the starter!
Looking over the campus "GREEN" the blue 1928 Series 12B Victoria Brougham (WBC)
Just a few of the Franklins at the Trek
1905 Model a R.E. Tonneau of John Redemonti
John Redemonti getting ready to ??? see next picture
John Redemonti polishing his brass (John, don't you have 2 sons to do that?)
1905 Model 4 Roadster of Tom Rasmussen
Bill Fields engine in his 1921 Series 9B
Bill Fields engine in his 1921 Series 9B
Bill Fields and David Reddaway out for a ride
Bill Fields and David Reddaway out for a ride
Left to right - Richard Harry 1904, Jeff Hasslen 1904 and John Rendemonti 1905
Robert Barrett and his 1910 Model H Touring DER (Derham Body Co.)
Robert Barrett and his 1910 Model H Touring DER (Derham Body Co.)
Robert Barrett and his 1910 Model H Touring DER (Derham Body Co.)
Robert Barrett and his 1910 Model H Touring DER (Derham Body Co.)
1904 and 1905 Franklins in a line
The engine and Robert Barrett's model H
The engine and Robert Barrett's model H
The green 1905 of Tom Rasmussen, light red 1904 of Richard Harry, dark red 1904 of Jeff Hasslen and thr beautiful white 1905 of John Rendemonti
Franklins.................
John and Mark our Trek Co-Chairman hard at work
Franklins.................
Franklins.................
1931 Series 153 Sedan of Arnold Christiansen
1931 Bird(some place it was written, this is the "Spirit of Flight"
Mark Chaplin's 1930 Series 145 WBC (Walker Body Co.)
Mark Chaplin's 1930 Series 145 WBC (Walker Body Co.)
1930 Series 145 WBC (Walker Body Co.)
This looks like Bill Fields wonderful 1921
The same air that cools our Franklins can power these
The same air that cools our Franklins can power these
Mark at work!
Each blade is about 50 long, the generator is the size of a house
George Staley's 1929 Sport Touring and Doug Hull's 1929 Speedster
Some of the many generators supplying power
The size of these generators are unbelievable
Interesting old plane but does not have a Franklin engine....
Interesting old plane but does not have a Franklin engine....
Interesting old plane but does not have a Franklin engine....
Interesting old plane but does not have a Franklin engine....
Rear axle at George Staley's 1909 Touring
OK, it is a little car but it is air cooled!
The 2 minds at work, Tom on the left and Jeff on the right
When you come to the Franklin Trek the first person you see is Dot, to the right, as Mike Knips (center) has just doneJohn is helping Dot put everything together before the rush starts.
If you never have see Mr. Fix It, Paul Fitzpatrick, that is him on the left, right is Bob Amon.
1910 Model H engine
(Your WebMaster should know the owner of this very nice Franklin but he doesn't) Check out the rear windows.
Tim Coyle's 1913 Series 3 Model M Touring
Tim Coyle and his 1913 Series 3 Model M Touring
Caz College green looking south to the right is Hubbard Hall
Part of George Staley's restoration buildings, here I think George had a 19010 engine sitting.
Front axle at George Staley's 1909 Touring
Left to right, Anson Schuman, past Trek Chairman and the Club's Treasurer Emmett Hood
George Staley's 1909 Model G 
George Staley's 1909 Model G 
Two of the many Franklins at George Staley
Two of the many Franklins at George Staley
A few of the many Franklins at George Staley
A few of the many Franklins at George Staley
George Stale's restoration and Museum buildings
George Stale's cars waiting to be restored
George Stale's storage building
Three speed transmission at George Staley's 1909 Touring
George Stale's storage building
George Stale's storage building
George Stale's storage building
George Stale's storage building
George Stale's storage, VW buildingAir cooled!
George Stale's storage, beautiful Jeepster
George Stale's storage, beautiful 
Franklins outsideGeorge Staleys
Bob Barrett's wonderful 1910 Model H Touring
Early Franklins lined up
Touring body ready for paint at George Staley's 1909 Touring
Early Franklins lined up
Early Franklins lined up
Tom Rasmussen's 1905 Model E roadster
Richard Harry's 1904 Model A 2 pass
Jeff Hasslen's1904 Model A 2 Pass
John Rendemonti's 1905 Model A R. E. Tonneau
Melissa Carr getting her camera ready for more pictures
Chittenango State Park
Chittenango State Park
Chittenango State Park
Touring body ready for paint at George Staley's 1909 Touring
Chittenango State Park
Gorge Staley's 1931 Series 1512 Sedan
The look in this young mans eyes, we need more of this for new young members.
Mark getting ready for his big day on TV
Mark getting ready for his big day on TV
Mark ready for his big day on TV
Mark ready for his big day on TVbut first a call from the Trek
Left to right, Dot and Arnie Christiansen with Mark Chaplin
Don't look now but is she really driving the Franklin.....
Looks like we are having a great time at the Trek
Franklin Trekkers at George Staley's restoration shop
Looks like we are having a great time at the Trek
Carl Barkerwill take anyone in to trying anything.
When everyone else is checking out the car Lee Webb is hoping to get a drawing of his own so he can build a body for his Franklin
Mark explaining to Jeff hope to follow the map....
The kids are "Trying" to show parents and grand parents how to play the game.
All the kids and some parents playing the games.
All the kids and some parents playing the games.Looks like someone gave in
All the kids and some parents playing the games.
All the kids and some parents playing the games.
All the kids and some parents playing the games. OK, Roy Powers, why didn't you join in?
Left to right, Randy Fusco's 1932 Series 163 Coupe - George Staley's 1931 Series 151 Town Sedan
Franklin Trekkers at George Staley's restoration shop
All the kids and some parents playing the games. Looking good.....
All the kids and some parents playing the games. Looking good.....
Hi Max, you want to play a game with me?
WoW, she has it in her hands and it didn't break.
She didn't let me try
Hey, I need one too!
She dropped it and got water on her feet....
We are havibng fun now
The Hufnagel's at every meal with a smile, thank you!
Mark and John planning for the next day
Franklins lined up at George Staley's restoration shop
What a group, left to right Len Aquilino, Sid Marston and Armand Aquilino
Mark, Melissia and John
Franklins lined up at George Staley's restoration shop
Franklins lined up at George Staley's restoration shop
1909 ready for paint with the front window fitted in place
5 of the early Franklin, who are the people standing by the early Franklinsleft to right
Yellow shrit Andy Wittenborn, John Rendemonti standing in front of his 1905 Model A R. E. Tonneau,
Richard Harry (his back to us), Jeff Hasslen, the man with a phone in his ear is Tom Rasmussen,
Tex Sorrell and his wonderful wife working on their 1904 Model B R. E. Tonneau
5 of the early Franklin, who are the people standing by the early Franklins
Anthony Adams 1932 Series 163 Club Sedan
A very beautiful 1930
On Friday, the day before the Trek started there were Franklins on the green!
Hank Manwell's 1930 Series 145 Oxford Sedan under going complete restoration
1928 Series 12B Sedan
1930 Series 145 Town Sedan
On the right is Joel Braverman's 1910 Sears Business (Air Cooled)
George Staleys Museum and storage
Arriving at George Staleys
George Staleys restoration buildings
George Staleys restoration buildings
On there way to the Trek, left to right - Charles Drew, Nancy and Carl Barker with David Merrill
On there way to the Trek, left to right - Charles Drew, Nancy Barker with David Merrill
On there way to the Trek, with a stop for food, as if they will not have anything to eat at the Trek!
Nancy and Carl Barker
A happy group of Trekkers, leader Carl Barker!
1910 barrel hood is Bouvard Hosticka's
1929 Series 137 is Karl Nippert's out at Chittenango
"Hagrid" is Dave Phillip's 1933 Olympic at Skyline
"Hagrid" is Dave Phillip's 1933 Olympic at Skyline
The lineup at Norwich
The 2 Olympic convertibles, Neil Sugermeyer and Mike Dunne
Sandy's 11A
The "Silver Streak" is Mac Dufton's 22
1910 Model H Touring of Robert Barrett
1910 Model H Touring of Robert Barrett
The beautiful 1931 Series 151 Convertible Coupe of Bob Cornman
1932 Series 163 Coupe of George Staley
1907 Knox (air cooled) Touring of Dick Burnham
1907 Knox (air cooled) Touring dash of Dick Burnham
The very handsome 1932 Series 173 (17A) Club Brougham of Al Nippert
The V12 engine (right side) 1932 Series 173 (17A) Club Brougham of Al Nippert
1932 Series 173 (17A) Club Brougham of Al Nippert looks so perfect
A day at the Trek
Mark Chaplin's 1930 Series 145 Sedan (WBC)
A day at the Trek
A day at the Trek - look close, the Franklin at the right.
Look close at this Franklin's rear windows.
OK, we have no idea what this is other than a half-track...
OK, we have no idea what this is other than a half-track...
Cool little jeep, didn't check to see who the manufacture was!
Franklin chassis 
Inside one of Mr. Staley's shortage buildings.
Inside one of Mr. Staley's shortage buildings.
Dick Burnham's 1907 Knox at Mr. Staley's storage and restoration buildings
Mark Chaplin's beautiful Touring
Franklins lined up at Mr. Staley's storage and restoration buildings
The 3rd Franklin wagon is nearing completion.
Inside one of Mr. Staley's restoration buildings
Inside one of Mr. Staley's restoration buildings
Mr. Staley's 1909 Touring
What a great line up of Franklin cars 
Franklins at Mr. Staley's restoration buildings
1921 Series 9B Touring of Bill Fields, one of the best in the club....
Mark Chaplin's 1930 Series 145 Sedan (WBC)
1929 Series 135 Touring built by Kosche now owned by Curtis Ackerman
Arnold Christiansen's 1931 Series 153 Sedan
Handsome V12 1932 Series 173 of Al Nippert
Victon year unknown but I think it is a apposed 4 cylinder
Tim Coyle on the resting Franklin Lion
Tim Coyle seated on the Franklin Lion at the Hathway House.
Just some of the Franklins at the Hathway House.
The Hathway House. front yard
Rob Webb as his Dad, Lee Webb drives Mr. Staley's 1929 Series 137 Sport Touring
Lee and Rob Webb driving Mr. Staley's 1929 Series 137 Sport Touring
Front view of the Alumni House
Back yard of the Alumni House
Randy working on his starter. (Yes, many parts are rebuilt at every Trek)
Alumni House
Right to left, George Staley's 1929 Sport Touring, driven by Lee Webb and Tom Kidd's beautiful 1930 Series 147 Roadster (WBC)
1890 House
This picture could almost have been taken in the 1930s
The new Brockway Museum, this is going to be an outstanding Museum, look for it to open next year.
Engine in one of the Brockway trucks.
Erik Hasslen standing next to his Dad's new 1904 Model A 2 Pass.