Very soon we had to realise, that the body has to be placed on the chassis f. It describes in technical detail all you want to know on the complete restoration of a model a ford left or right hand drive to its original condition. Our 48th year serving the restoration, truck and hot rod markets. The engine and transmission were rebuilt and are mechanically sound. It covers all fourteen of the model a passenger car body types, including the phaeton, coupe, tudor sedan, town sedan, station wagon, business coupe, taxicab, roadster, sport coupe, fordor sedan, cabriolet, victoria, town car and the convertible sedan plus the model a. These booklets contain information as to what components actually made up the model aaa ford body utilizing part numbers and the name of the part. Billed as the encyclopedia of the model a, this is an essential reference guide for anyone doing their own restoration. Ford model a car instruction book manual copyrighted 1931. The smith and jones antique auto parts company was formed in june of 1972 by gary smith and harold jones.
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Mar 31, 2014 the complete model a ford restoration manual. This website is dedicated to the preservation of the model a ford, the correct application of components as described in the model a restorers club and the model a ford club of americas restoration guidelines and judging manual, as well as preserving the wealth of knowledge that has been previously uncovered and recorded. A 2volume set of 456 pages about the development of the ford v8 engine. Model a restoration manual 192831 covers basic information needed for model a restoration. The complete model a ford restoration manual model a ford. When ford shut down its river rouge plant, there had been no planning for the changeover.
It covers many things that other writers only dream about. May 29, 2009 first installment of my 1931 ford model a sedan build. A great series of books published by the model a ford club of america. Original ford model a motorbooks, hardcover, 20030523. It began as a hobby and grew to become a complete source for ford model t and model a collectors to find their antique auto restoration supplies. It includes 16 of the judging areas that are rewritten and revised in 2016. Ford model a originality restoration guide book schild fits.
I also did several drives around town, and nothing stopped working or fell off. A 368 page a4 manual on complete model a ford restoration. Snyders antique auto parts model a ford and model t ford parts. If i cant get started on the rear fenders this fall, i could start restoring the horn or the headlamps. A collection of books and posters for your model a ford. A ford model a that has been part of one familys lives across five generations got a 30year restoration. This is a great reference book filled with basic information for all years of the ford model a. Mikes a fordable parts is your best source for model a ford parts. It covers all fourteen of the model a passenger car body types, including the phaeton, coupe, tudor sedan, town sedan, station wagon, business coupe, taxicab, roadster, sport coupe, fordor sedan, cabriolet.
This is a 1931 ford model a deluxe roadster, the last year of production that started in 1927. Go to table of contents 3256 car and truck books cdsdvds restoration guide. Billed as a model a ford restoration manual, this little book is. The book is perfectly bound like a phone book as well as being stitched, with a semi hard cover and a4 sizing. February 16, 2006 the following index pertains to those model a ford parts and restoration application methods and studies which. Model a ford speedometer round rebuilt waltham speedometer, 19301931original rebuilt waltham speedometer in our opinion the waltham speedo is the nicest looking model a speedo.
Until now, the worlds most popular collector car ford s model a has not had a complete, accurate, wellillustrated restoration and maintenance guide. Books and instructions ford model a 1930 briggs townsedan. Described by one proof reader as a book like no other. This was a huge effort to the judging standards committee. It covers all fourteen of the model a passenger car body types, including the phaeton, coupe, tudor sedan, town sedan, station wagon, business coupe, taxicab, roadster, sport coupe, fordor sedan, cabriolet, victoria, town car and the. The complete model a ford restoration manual model a ford buy online.
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This is the ford restoration guide group in the bookscdsdvds section of the 3256 car and truck classic ford parts list at cg ford parts. Model a aa truck owner book mcmillan ford manual 19281931 restoration aaa book fits. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. A family heirloom, restored from hood to taillights the new. The complete model a ford restoration manual covers all years of model.
A history on selling the model a ford during 19281931. He shows the various steps required during a restoration and explains the modifications which can be made for maximum safety. While most owners of a ford model a should learn how to do basic maintenance and repairs themselves, having such knowledgeable and experienced men as jay pearcy and ray williamson available for advice and access to high. If you are restoring a ford model a, you will find this book is an indispensable guide to help you along the way. The complete mode a ford restoration manual buy online. As we continue to battle with covid19 and staff shortages brattons has to implement new operating hours. Ford model a early 1930 town sedan briggs body assembled around april 1930 in asnieres, france engine number 278 6714 located in germany start of restoration in 2006. No photos of the parts are contained in these booklets.
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Mafca references books model a ford club of america. It absolutely radiates class and, whether youre looking to make a big entrance at car shows or turn heads on the boulevard, you can just get behind the wheel of this ride and watch it happen. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The book covers the total disassembly in the correct sequence of a completely original model a ford and the restoration of all parts, which are fitted back to a. This manual is an authoritative guide for restoring all ford model a cars manufactured and sold in 1928, 1929, 1930 and 1931.
Ford model a restoration manual, complete, 19281931. This book provides detailed oem specifications and more than 250 photos of model as in restoration, giving enthusiasts a handson connection with the car. Louis showroom is a wild 1931 ford model a hot rod. Ford flathead v8 books ford model a books oneill vintage ford. Mafca is dedicated to the restoration, preservation and enjoyment of the ford model a and aa cars and trucks, as manufactured from 1928 through 1931. Most books we carry are reprints of the originals that were supplied by ford. February 16, 2006 the following index pertains to those model a ford parts and restoration application methods and studies which have been or are currently being researched by many model a ford researchers and restoration persons who have.
Vintage ford parts distributor snyders antique auto parts. Since completing the restoration of his 1931 ford model a tudor sedan in 2016, isaiah has already taken part in a number of club events, plus various shows, parades and even the huge state wide texas tour. Haegert decided it was time to restore his fathers 1931 ford model a to. The gem from the river rouge describes each of the many technical and innovative features of the model a ford. Gary had enjoyed restoring his model t ford and both wanted to provide nearby restorers a local source for ordering antique auto parts. Model a ford garage is dedicated to topics relating primarily to the history and authentic restoration of the 1928 to 1931 model a and aa ford, 1932 model b and bb ford, and the 1933 to 1934 model bb and model 4046 four cylinder ford cars, trucks, and parts produced worldwide by the ford motor company. Please refer to the marcmafca restoration guidelines and judging standards for the.
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