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The following study concerns the 1928-1931 Model A/AA Ford Universal joint housing caps—inner and outer assemblies (and related parts) along with it’s counter part, the Transmission main shaft bearing retainer. | ||||
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It tells of the name of the subject matter, the person who did the article, and their website as to where to view the article. If you know of or have an article that would fit into this index pertaining to the Model A Ford, please send me an email at steve@plucks329s.org and I will put it into the site. If you find that the site is no longer available or that the website is wrong, please let me know. Thanks. Steve |
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Parts
Price List
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| ..Group - Wheels | ||
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WHEELS:
A-1000---A-1999
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Front Wheel Alignment |
Marco Tahtaras |
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| ..Group - Brakes | ||
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BRAKES:
A-2000---A-2999
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Brake Grinder Manual |
Jim Mason |
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Original Backing Plates |
Jim Mason |
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Evolution of the Model A Ford Brake System |
Steve Plucker
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Brake Adjusting Pedal Prop |
Steve Watrous |
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Brake Shoe Centering Gauge |
Steve Watrous |
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| ..Group - Front Axle & Steering | ||
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FRONT
AXLE: A-3000---A-3499
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Front Wheel Alignment |
Marco Tahtaras |
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STEERING
GEAR: A-3500---A-3999
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Steering Column anti-rattle strip |
Bob Johnson |
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Does your Light Switch Rattle |
Marco Tahtaras |
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| Rebuilding
the Gemmer Steering (by Bob Carabbio) |
Marco Tahtaras
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| ..Group - Rear Axle | ||
| REAR AXLE: A-4000---A-4999 | ||
| Rear Axle Breakdown |
Piranios
Antique
Automotive |
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Rear End Rebuilding |
Marco Tahtaras |
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| U-joint
housing/Transmission Retainer Study |
Steve Plucker
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| ..Group - Frame | ||
| FRAME: A-5000---A-5150 | ||
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Evolution of the Model A Ford Frame Assembly, A-5005-A, B, C, D |
Steve Plucker
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Dec.1928 - March1929 Frame Study |
Tom Wesenberg |
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| BATTERY SUPPORT: A-5150---A-5199 | ||
| MUFFLER: A-5200---A-5299 | ||
| FRONT SPRINGS: A-5300---A-5499 | ||
| REAR SPRINGS: A-5500---A-5999 | ||
| Rear Spring Leaf ID |
Marco
Tahtaras
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| ..Group - Engine | ||
| ENGINE: A-6000---A-6999 | ||
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Pouring Babbitt Bearings |
Vince & Dave Gingery |
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Engine Production Log—Monthly |
MAFCA |
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Engine and Body Numbers “VIN” |
Jim Mason |
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Engine
Rebuilding--- |
Jim Mason |
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Engine
Rebuilding--- |
Jim Mason |
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Engine
Rebuilding--- |
Jim Mason |
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How to Pull and Engine |
Jim Mason |
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Removing Broken Studs |
Jim Mason |
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Timing Covers |
Jim Mason |
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Engine Rebuilding |
Piranios
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| Evolution
of the Model A Ford Cylinder Block, A-6015 |
Steve Plucker
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Flexible Front Engine Mount |
Marco Tahtaras |
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More on Engine Overheating |
Marco Tahtaras |
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Engine
Sales Flyer |
Steve Watrous |
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Engine Shipping Crate |
Steve Watrous |
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| ..Group - Transmission & Clutch | ||
| TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH: A-7000---A-7999 | ||
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Ford Fax (Transmission) |
Jim Mason |
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| Rebuilding the Mid 1928 Transmission |
Jim Mason |
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Rebuilding the Multi Disc Clutch |
Jim Mason |
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Transmission Breakdown |
Piranios |
modelaparts.net |
The
Model A Ford
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D. J. Voyce |
ahooga.com/notebook |
| U-joint
housing/Transmission Retainer Study |
Steve Plucker
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| ..Group - Cooling System | ||
| COOLING SYSTEM: A-8000---A-8999 | ||
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Fans |
Jim Mason |
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Ford Fax (Cooling) |
Jim Mason |
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More on Engine Overheating |
Marco Tahtaras |
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Water Pump Breakdown |
Piranios |
modelaparts.net |
| ..Group - Fuel System | ||
| FUEL SYSTEM: A-9000---A-9999 | ||
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How to Remove the Gas Gauge |
Jim Mason |
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Original Carburetors |
Jim Mason |
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Gas Tank Repair and Restoration |
Joseph Moyer |
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The
Place for |
Chris Pelikan |
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Carburetor Breakdown |
Piranios |
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Firewall Date in relation to the Engine Stamping Date |
Steve Plucker
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Leaking Carburetor |
Marco Tahtaras |
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| ..Group - Electrical Equipment (System) | ||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: A-10000---A-14999 | ||
Understanding Coil Polarity |
Chicagoland |
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Light Bulbs |
Classic
Car |
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Ford Fax (Powerhouse Generator) |
Jim Mason |
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Generator Charge Rates |
Jim Mason |
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Head Light Switches |
Jim Mason |
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License Plate Clips |
Jim Mason |
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Pop-out Switches |
Jim Mason |
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Starter Motors and Drives |
Jim Mason |
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Wiring Diagram |
Jim Mason |
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Wiring Harness to Frame Clips |
Jim Mason |
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Distributor Breakdown |
Piranios |
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Starter Breakdown |
Piranios |
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Headlamp
Adjustment |
Marco Tahtaras |
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Headlamp
Adjustment |
Marco Tahtaras |
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Model A Ignition Timing |
Marco Tahtaras |
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| Starter Changes Study |
Tom
Wesenberg
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| ..Group - Fender | ||
| FENDERS, RUNNING BOARDS AND SHIELDS: A-16000---A-16599 | ||
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How to make repro fenders fit |
Jim Mason |
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| HOOD: A-16600---A-16999 | ||
| ..Group - Special Equipment | ||
| TOOLS: A-17000---A-17199 | ||
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Model A Jacks |
Rick Black |
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Ford Tool Numbering System |
Rick Black |
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Model A Tools |
Rick Black |
mafca.com |
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Tool Kits |
Jim Mason |
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| SPEEDOMETER: A-17200---A-17299 | ||
| Everything you ever wanted to know about Model A speedometers |
Bob
Johnson
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Speedometers |
Jim Mason |
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| WINDSHIELD WIPERS: A-17500---A-17679 | ||
| Vacuum Windshield Wiper Study |
Rick Black
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| REAR VIEW MIRROR: A-17680---A-17749 | ||
| BUMPERS: A-17750---A-17850 | ||
| SHOCK ABSORBERS: A-18000---A-18199 | ||
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How to Pick Rebuildable Shocks |
Jim Mason |
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Rebuilding Houdaille Shocks |
Unknown |
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| WINDSHIELD WINGS: A-18200---A-18299 | ||
| ACCESSORIES | ||
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Original Mid 1928 Accessories |
Jim Mason |
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| STANDARD PARTS | ||
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Bolts and Nuts |
Jim Mason |
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Rivets |
Jim Mason |
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Body
Parts List
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| BACK | ||
| BODY LOCK PILLAR | ||
| Those
Mysterious Holes, A short lived “early” Production Feature (Windlace on the Early 1928Tudor Sedan) |
Steve Plucker
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| BODY IN GENERAL | ||
Model
A/AA Body Styles
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George
Washington |
gwcmodela.com |
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Engine and Body Numbers “VIN” |
Jim Mason |
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Model A Ford Body Numbers |
Dennis Smith |
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Body Assembly Plant Numbers |
David Sturges |
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| CENTER PANEL | ||
| DECK (REAR) | ||
| DOOR | ||
Hinge pin removal |
Bob Johnson |
modelahouse.com |
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Fordor Door Alignment |
Marco Tahtaras |
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Roadster Door Alignment |
Marco Tahtaras |
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| FLOOR | ||
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Floorboards |
Steve Watrous |
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| FRONT END | ||
| The
Firewall Date in relation to the Engine Stamping Date |
Steve Plucker
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| HINGE PILLAR | ||
| PACKAGE TRAY | ||
| PARTITION | ||
| QUARTER | ||
| ROOF | ||
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How to Install Sunvisor Top Material |
Jim Mason |
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| Installing
a Closed Car Roof (Tudor Sedan for example) |
Marco Tahtaras
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| Rare!,
Diagonal Grain Material (Sport Coupe and Victoria) |
Marco Tahtaras
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| SEAT | ||
| TOP | ||
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How to Install Sunvisor Top Material |
Jim Mason |
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| WINDOW CURTAINS AND REGULATORS | ||
| WINDSHIELD | ||
| ..Index - Other Topics | ||
| ASSEMBLY | ||
| Model
A Ford Chassis (Paint and Assembly Procedures) |
Marco Tahtaras
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| ASSEMBLY PLANTS | ||
Assembly Plant Production Figures |
Bob Johnson |
modelahouse.com |
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Body Assembly Plant Numbers |
David Sturges |
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| BEARINGS | ||
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Bearing Cross Reference |
Jim Mason |
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Bearing Cross Reference |
Fordbarn Archives |
fordbarn.com |
| BILL OF SALES | ||
| Another look at Model A Production Time, Ford Factory or Dealership Bill of Sales and/or Title Study |
Steve Plucker
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| BOOKS | ||
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Model A Ford Book Recommendation |
Jim Mason |
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BRIGGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
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The Briggs Manufacturing Co. |
Coach Built |
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| BUYING A MODEL A (Tips) | ||
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you want to buy a Model A - where to start |
Jim Mason |
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| CANADIAN FEATURES | ||
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Original Canadian Features |
Jim Mason |
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| CHASSIS | ||
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Chassis Component Finishes |
Marco Tahtaras |
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| Model
A Ford Chassis (Paint and Assembly Procedures) |
Marco Tahtaras
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| EARLY 1928 FEATURES | ||
| Early 1928 Features |
Jim Mason |
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| FABRICATION | ||
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Fabrication Features |
Jim Mason |
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| FEATURES OF THE MODEL A FORD | ||
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Major Features of the Model A Ford |
Jim Mason |
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| FORDOR SEDANS | ||
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Fordor Door Alignment |
Marco Tahtaras |
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| GLASS | ||
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Glass |
Jim Mason |
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How to Install Window Glass |
Jim Mason |
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| HAND CRANKING | ||
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Hand
Cranking made |
Marco Tahtaras |
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| HISTORY | ||
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History of the Model A Ford |
Jim Mason |
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| HOMEMADE TOOLS FOR THE MODEL A FORD | ||
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Homemade tools for the Model A Ford |
Jim Mason |
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| INSTRUCTION MANUALS | ||
Model A Instruction Books |
Rick Black |
mafca.com |
| Instructions
Manuals for the Model A Ford |
Jim Mason
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Original Instruction Book? |
Bob Johnson |
modelahouse.com |
| LUBRICATION | ||
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Lubrication features of the Model A |
Jim Mason |
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| KEYS AND CODES | ||
| Determining Date when Keys and their Codes changed in Model A Production |
Steve
Plucker
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| "MESSTORATIONS" | ||
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Restorations Gone Bad |
Jim Mason |
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| “MODEL” MODEL "A" ASSEMBLY LINE | ||
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Ford “Model” Model A Assembly Line |
Steve Plucker |
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| MODERN UPGRADES | ||
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Are Modifications Needed? |
Jim Mason |
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NEW CAR DIRECTIONS |
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New Car Directions |
Steve Watrous |
stevewatrous.com |
| OVERHEATING PROBLEMS | ||
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More on Engine Overheating |
Marco Tahtaras |
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| PAINTS | ||
Paint Color Codes |
Bob Johnson |
modelahouse.com |
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Paint Codes (Ditzler and PPG) |
Jim Mason |
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| Model
A Ford Chassis (Paint and Assembly Procedures) |
Marco Tahtaras
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| PART NUMBERS | ||
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Understanding Part Numbers |
Marco Tahtaras |
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PLATING |
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Home Plating Kits |
Caswell Plating Inc. |
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| REPRO PARTS | ||
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Comparing Original to Repro Parts |
Jim Mason |
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RESTORATION SUPPLIES |
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Restoration Services |
Model A Trader |
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Restoration Supplies |
Restoration |
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RUST |
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The
Electrolytic
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Ted Kinsey |
bhi.co.uk |
Battling the Rust Monster |
Larry Seemann |
icehouse.net |
Rust-Solve Rust Stripper |
Total Safe Solutions |
cleanrust.com |
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SAFETY HINTS |
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How Safe is Your Model A |
Bob Johnson |
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| STARTING THE MODEL A FORD | ||
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Start a Model A |
Jim Mason |
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SUPPLIERS (parts) |
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List of Suppliers |
MAFCA |
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| THE TWENTY MILLIONTH FORD | ||
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The Twenty Millionth Ford |
Jim Mason |
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TOOLS IN GENERAL |
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Ford Tool Numbering System |
Rick Black |
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| VIN NUMBERS | ||
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Engine and Body Numbers “VIN” |
Jim Mason |
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WELDING |
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Welding and Repairing Different types of Metals |
Muggy Weld |
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WOODGRAING |
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Woodgraining Talk |
Grain It Technologies |
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| ..Index - Specific Body Style Information (Passenger Cars) | ||
| SPECIAL STUDIES | ||
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1927 Model A and AA Ford Registry |
Hans “Doc” Kalinka |
W4093 Country Road E. |
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35-A: STANDARD PHAETON (28-29) |
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Phaeton Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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35-B: STANDARD PHAETON (30-31) |
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Phaeton Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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| 40-A: ROADSTER (28-29) | ||
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Roadster Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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| 1929
Roadster (Doug Clayton) |
Marco Tahtaras
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| 40-B: STANDARD ROADSTER (30-31) | ||
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Roadster Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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| 1930
Standard Roadster (Ralph Mocco) |
Marco Tahtaras
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| 40-B: DeLUXE ROADSTER (30-31) | ||
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Roadster Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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| 1930
Deluxe Roadster (Marco Tahtaras) |
Marco Tahtaras
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| 45-A: STANDARD COUPE (28-29) | ||
| Research Study |
Jim Morris
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| 45-B: STANDARD COUPE (30-31) | ||
| 1931
Standard Coupe (Tim Johnstone) |
Marco Tahtaras
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| 49-A: SPECIAL COUPE (28-29) | ||
| Research Study |
Jim Morris
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| 1928
Special Coupe (Dave Lopes) |
Marco Tahtaras
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| 50-A: SPORT COUPE (28-29) | ||
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How to Install the Belt Molding |
Jim Mason |
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| Research Study |
Anthony Raffin
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| 55-A: TUDOR SEDAN (28-29) | ||
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Colors for 1928-1929 Tudors |
Jim Mason |
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Gary Karr’s (1929) Tudor |
Jim Mason |
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Tudor Fax |
Jim Mason |
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| Those
Mysterious Holes, A Short Lived “Early” Production Feature (Windlace on the Early 1928 Tudor Sedan) |
Steve Plucker
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55-B: DELUXE TUDOR SEDAN (31) |
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1931 Deluxe Tudor Sedan Study |
Rick Black |
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| 60-A: FORDOR (LEATHER BACK—SEAL BROWN TOP) (28-29) | ||
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Production Quantity and Date Study |
Russell Knaack |
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| 1928
Leather Back Fordor (Jack Richard) |
Marco Tahtaras
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| 60-B: FORDOR (LEATHER BACK—BLACK TOP) BRIGGS (29) | ||
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Production Quantity and Date Study |
Russell Knaack |
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| 60-C: FORDOR (STEEL BACK) (29) | ||
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Production Quantity and Date Study |
Russell Knaack |
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| 1929
Steel Back Fordor (Stewart Murray) |
Marco Tahtaras
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68-A: CABRIOLET (29) |
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Cabriolet Web Site |
Bob Johnson |
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Cabriolet Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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68-B: CABRIOLET (30-31) |
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Cabriolet Web Site |
Bob Johnson |
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Cabriolet Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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68-C: CABRIOLET (31) |
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Cabriolet Web Site |
Bob Johnson |
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Cabriolet Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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Research Study |
Tom Moniz |
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| 140-A: TOWN CAR (29) | ||
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Town Car Web Site |
Bob Johnson |
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| 1929
Town Car (Carle Garrett) |
Marco Tahtaras
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150-A: STATION WAGON (28-29) |
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Station Wagon Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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150-B: STATION WAGON (30-31) |
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Station Wagon Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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Research Study |
Tim Johnston |
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155-C: TOWN SEDAN (MURRAY) (30-31) |
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Body Number Data Plate Study |
Don Turley |
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155-D: TOWN SEDAN (Briggs) (30-31) |
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1930 Town Sedan |
Tony Teixeira |
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160-A: STANDARD FORDOR SEDAN (S/W) (31) |
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Research Study |
Bruce Davis |
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| 160-B: TOWN SEDAN (S/W) (31) | ||
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Research Study |
Bruce Davis |
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160-C: DELUXE FORDOR SEDAN (S/W) (31) |
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Research Study |
Bruce Davis |
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| 170-B: DELUXE FORDOR (30-31) | ||
| 1930
Deluxe Fordor (Marco Tahtaras) |
Marco Tahtaras
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180-A: DELUXE PHAETON (30-31) |
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Phaeton Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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| 400-A: CONVERTIBLE SEDAN (31) | ||
| 1931
Convertible Sedan (Roy Querio) |
Marco Tahtaras
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400-A Web Site |
Unknown |
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..Index - Specific Body Style Information (Commercial Vehicles) |
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Commercial A’s Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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SPECIAL STUDIES |
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1927 Model A and AA Ford Registry |
Hans “Doc” Kalinka |
W4093 Country Road E. |
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66-A: DELUXE PICKUP (31) |
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Pickup Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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76-A: OPEN CAB PICKUP (28-29) |
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Pickup Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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76-B: OPEN CAB PICKUP (30-31) |
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Pickup Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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82-A: CLOSED CAB PICKUP (28-29) |
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Pickup Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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82-B: CLOSED CAB PICKUP (30-31) |
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Pickup Message Board |
Bob Johnson |
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| Installing 30-31 Closed Cab Pickup Roof |
Bob Johnson
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"AA" Postal Trucks |
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The Postal A's |
Aldie Johnson |
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Thanks. Steve |
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