#67664 - 12/13/11 08:51 AM
Frazer Manhattan
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Whitedog
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Registered: 09/07/11
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Loc: Peoria, IL
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I've hauling graind this fall and I found a 48 Frazer Manhattan rotting in a barn. The body looks to be in excellent shape, but mice have pretty much taken care of anything with fabric and wiring. All the glass except for the passenger side windshield and rear window is broken. I love the looks and lines of the car. I think it would make an awesome resto-rod. The car has the 226, I'm not for sure of the condition though. Anyone out there with one of these relics?
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#67704 - 12/15/11 05:32 AM
Re: Frazer Manhattan
[Re: Whitedog]
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don 1450
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Loc: Indianapolis, Indiana USA
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You can find Kaiser-Frazer Owners Club International at
http://www.kfclub.com/
From that link you can likely find someone close by with the knowledge and the parts to help you get that Manhattan back on the road.
The '48 Frazer is a fine-looking automobile for its time. Kaiser-Frazer was producing entirely new cars at a time when most American manufacturers -- except Studebaker -- were selling pre-war vehicles with a few cosmetic trim changes.
i last sat in one of these about 58 years ago, wishing i could drive it. It would be good to have one now.
i'm with Tom the Beater -- i say, Go for it! It'll make a pretty piece to drive, and others will enjoy seeing it.
God's Peace to you.
d
Inliner #1450
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#67715 - 12/15/11 05:32 PM
Re: Frazer Manhattan
[Re: don 1450]
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Whitedog
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Glass is the biggest thing that I'm worried about. The rest of it, like the seats, gauges, etc... I'm sure I can find suitable replacements or donors. I love the lines of the body. It sort of reminds me of the Chevy's of the early 50's, but in a smaller bodied car. Until now, I've only seen one other Kaiser/Frazer in my entire life.
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#67736 - 12/16/11 04:52 PM
Re: Frazer Manhattan
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bristowbob
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Loc: South Carolina
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My parents drove a Frazer Vagabond for years. It never failed them. Great car.
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#67773 - 12/19/11 05:41 AM
Re: Frazer Manhattan
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amodel25
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Loc: Crowley, TX
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My dad had a '48 Kaiser Traveller in the early '50's. I was 3-4 years old but remember that it had starting problems occasionally. It's the only car I ever saw him kick.
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#67776 - 12/19/11 04:14 PM
Re: Frazer Manhattan
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bristowbob
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Loc: South Carolina
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Regarding glass for the Frazer, I saw this in an old Hemmings:
Auto glass for classic Frazers made from original factory patterns,
530-626-6923, http://www.ClassicFlatGlass.com.
Good luck!
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#70623 - 07/03/12 10:06 AM
Re: Frazer Manhattan
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farna
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You do realize it's not an AMC or Jeep, right? Hmmm.... well, it is a Kaiser, and Kaiser Corp. owned Continental Motors. Continental made the 226 L-head six. Kaiser used it in early Jeeps and their cars, so I guess it fits here as well as anywhere else...
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