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1929 Franklin Airman Ltd Series 12 B
Convertible Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,850.00
No. Produced 14,432
Body Maker
No. Doors 2
Passengers 3-5
Model Number
Weight 3,510lbs
Wheelbase 119 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 56 inches
Rear Tread 56 inches
Type Own, Valve-in-head
Displacement 274.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/2 & 4 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 4.57 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 48@2500
Rated Horsepower 29.4
Torque
Main Bearings 7
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Stamped on the crankcase just above the generator.
Lubrication Force feed
Type
Make Stromberg
Type Spur
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Unknown
2nd Unknown
3rd Unknown
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Unknown
Dry plate
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.73 to 1
Front Full elliptic leaf springs
Rear Full elliptic leaf springs
Worm & sector
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size
Rear Size
Emergency External on the transmission
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System Closed circuit or single point
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Air cooled
Radiator Not applicable
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Artillery
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 32 x 6
Spare Location
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 1 1/2 Quarts
Cooling System Not applicable
Rear Differential 1 1/2 Quarts
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Full Classic
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Franklin (1927)(Form 243 Adv. 1927)Horseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Franklin Car Maintenance-Airman Series (12th Series) c. 1927Horseless Carriage Foundation
The New Airman Limited - Luxurious Fast Travel (1928)Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automobile Trade Journal & Motor Age January 1929Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Pyroxylin
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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