The ford model a also colloquially called the amodel ford or the a, and abone among rodders and customizers was the ford motor companys second market success after its predecessor, the model t. Christiansburg, va 24073 118 miles from you 1930 ford model a. Ford model a originality restoration guide book schild fits. By mid1928 output was to 4,000 cars per day, and still was not meeting demand. Compare this to the 112,901 model a roadsters that were built. Ford model a sports coupe 1928 yountville, california, 2007. 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. This top quality, usa made open car roof kit included all the fabric parts needed to replace your old top. The ford model a 19281931page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this vehicle. By mid 1928 output was to 4,000 cars per day, and still was not meeting demand. The very rare special coupe started production around march 1928 and ended mid1929. The ford service bulletins were bulletins that were assembled at fordson the rouge and were sent to all the dealers throughout the country.
The following parts fit a 1928 ford model a edit go to my garage. All parts are cut and stitched to fit the original type top iron and bow assembly. Moss showroom 420 west chapman avenue orange, ca 92866. If you know of any other ford publication, books about ford or ford manuals of. The cabriolet model is considered more valuable mainly because of lower production numbers. For sale 1928 ford model a pickup traditional style streetrod, chevy 250 cu in inline 6. Find 1937 ford cabriolets for sale on oodle classifieds. Ford v8 and model b engine production dates through 1938 month and year are available in the book the early ford v8 as henry built it. 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 pick up and truck.
A genuine deuce radiator shell with bbq grille lends some aero to the boxy body, along with frame horn apron, fabbed from gym locker. I am quoting the following from statistics given in a book called ford chronicle written by james m. This group is dedicated to the model a ford 68a, 68b and 68c convertible cabriolets. Find great deals on ebay for 1928 ford and 1929 ford.
Tyler added eye candy in form of checkers and door art over natural patina. This manual is an authoritative guide for restoring all ford model a cars manufactured and sold in 1928, 1929, 1930 and 1931. This style of aluminum molding was used on the front and rear of the following model a ford body styles. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds.
Illustrated 1928 1929 1930 1931 ford model restoration, repair shop. One by postera books 1957 and one put out by marc complete showing what is not in the postera book. The briggs body company manufactured all of the cabriolet bodies for ford. Model a ford soft top roof parts spares oneill vintage. The perfectly restored 1929 ford model a cabriolet. Model a ford hard top parts spares oneill vintage ford uk. See more ideas about ford, ford convertible and antique cars.
Please post photos, advertisements, brochures, promotional materials, photos of models andor renderings of model a ford 68a, 68b and 68c convertible cabriolets built from 1929 through 1931. At berts model a ford center, we have the most complete overall selection of model a parts anywhere, as we stock all the new reproduction parts in our 22000. All steel all ford 351ci v8 windsor ford 3 speed auto transmission ford 9 rear end. Finished in dark blue with a light blue body reveal and black fenders.
Rare ford model a special coupe rear belt line trim molding 1928 1929 28 29 ar fits. Ford body styles, model a, model t, v8, ford motor. The cabriolet is a convertible with glass side windows, unlike the canvas side curtains found on many other roadster models. The bottom piece nails down and holds the top material in place, and the top snaps over the lower piece to hide the nails. Early ford parts for 19281959 cars and 192872 trucks over 15,000 reproduction parts in stock ready to ship. So when you can find a wellpriced example that loves to run, then you know its worth a. The 1935 fords combination of price, practicality, and looks vaulted the company ahead of rival chevrolet for the sales crown that year, with 820,000 sold. If you are restoring a ford model a, you will find this book is an indispensable. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
The ford model a could trace its roots all the way back to the establishment of the ford motor company in 1903. The model 48 was an update on fords v8powered model 40a, the companys main product. A collection of books and posters for your model a ford. First produced on october 20, 1927, but not introduced until december 2, it replaced the venerable model t, which had been produced for 18 years. The new ford model a has conventional 3speed gearbox, 40 bhp, lhead 4cyl, 4wheel brakes, shatterproof glass. For those interested there is a ford model a cabriolet club. The new ford car, identified as the model a, was first placed on exhibition in the empire room of the new york waldorf on december 2, 1927. Complete replacement roof kit for the 192831 model a ford standard 4 door phaeton, in black cobra short grain material, as originally fitted. If you know of any other ford publication, books about ford or ford manuals of any type. How to start and drive 1928 ford model a tudor sedan youtube. Mikes a fordable parts is your best source for model a ford parts. Ford model a history ford model a body styles oneill vintage ford. According to the standard catalog of american cars 18051942, ford produced a total of 541616 model as in 1931, 11,801 as cabriolets. Deluxe service pickup roadster pickup cabriolet pickup.
Introduced in 1935, the model 48 was given a cosmetic refresh annually, begetting the 1937 ford before being thoroughly redesigned for 1941. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Model a aa ford truck owner book 1928 1929 1930 1931. If you are restoring a ford model a, you will find this book is an indispensable guide to. The sport coupe shown above looked very much like a cabriolet with its. Unbeknownst to many, the ford motor company relied upon outside suppliers for most of its coachwork during its first quarter century. There are 1,243 1928 to 1934 fords for sale today on. Sedan, roadster, town car, fordor, tudor, cabriolet, victoria, truck book 1. November 1928 production reached 6,435 cars per day. Sedan, cabriolet, victoria, town car ford model a lincoln on. Model a ford club of great britain mafcgb booksregalia. Gateway classic cars of las vegas is proud to present this amazing 1929 ford model a truck. The ford model a was the ford motor companys second market success after its predecessor. A1685142 more info duncan imports and classic cars.
Ford cabriolet briggs 1929 the national auto museum reno, nevada 2008. Industry production increases to 3,775,417 cars and 583,342 trucks. Illustrated 1928 1929 1930 1931 ford model restoration. Find new and used 1928 ford model a classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Ford model a 1928 1931 all you need to know about ford model a 1928 1931 from a scale modeler perspective. Actually, the first car produced by the developing auto manufacturer was labeled the model a. The roadster just had to be a real winner with young ladies and gentlemen in 1928.
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