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INDEX OF MODEL A FORD PARTS AND RESTORATION APPLICATIONS

PERTAINING TO

MODEL A FORD WEBSITES

AS OF: 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
personal Model A Ford websites.

The index is formatted in accordance with the Ford Parts Price Lists and the Ford Body Parts List.

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 [email protected] 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.

PARTS PRICE LIST

WHEEL GROUP
WHEELS: A-1000---A-1999
Front Wheel Alignment Marco Tahtaras abarnyard.com

BRAKE GROUP
BRAKES: A-2000---A-2999
Brake Grinder Manual Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Original Backing Plates Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
The Evolution of the Model A Ford Steve Plucker www.plucks329s.org
Brake System
Front Wheel Alignment Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
Brake Adjusting Pedal Prop Steve Watrous www.stevewatrous.com
Brake Shoe Centering Gauge Steve Watrous www.stevewatrous.com

FRONT AXLE AND STEERING GEAR GROUP

FRONT AXLE: A-3000---A-3499
Front Wheel Alignment Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com

STEERING GEAR: A-3500---A-3999

Steering Column anti-rattle strip Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
Does your Light Switch Rattle Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
Rebuilding the Gemmer Steering Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
(by Bob Carabbio)

REAR AXLE GROUP

REAR AXLE: A-4000---A-4999
Rear Axle Breakdown Piranios Antique Automotive www.modelaparts.net
Rear End Rebuilding Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
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FRAME GROUP
FRAME: A-5000---A-5150
The Evolution of the Model A Ford Steve Plucker www.plucks329s.org
Frame Assembly, A-5005-A, B, C and D
Dec., 1928 through March, 1929 Frame Study Tom Wesenberg [email protected]

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 www.abarnyard.com
(See Fordbarn.com)

ENGINE GROUP
ENGINE: A-6000---A-6999
Pouring Babbitt Bearings Vince and Dave Gingery www.lindsaybks.com
Engine Production Log—Monthly MAFCA www.mafca.com
Engine and Body Numbers “VIN” Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Engine Rebuilding--- Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Ask the Engine Builder
Engine Rebuilding--- Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Fit Main Bearings
Engine Rebuilding--- Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Is it Rebuildable?
How to Pull and Engine Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Removing Broken Studs Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Timing Covers Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Engine Rebuilding Piranios Antique Automotive www.modelaparts.net
Evolution of the Model A Ford Steve Plucker www.plucks329s.org
Cylinder Block, A-6015
Flexible Front Engine Mount Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
More on Engine Overheating Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
Engine Sales Flyer for Industrial Use Steve Watrous www.stevewatrous.com
Engine Shipping Crate Steve Watrous www.stevewatrous.com

TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH GROUP

TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH: A-7000---A-7999
Ford Fax (Transmission) Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Rebuilding the Mid 1928 Transmission Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Rebuilding the Multi Disc Clutch Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Transmission Breakdown Piranios Antique Automotive www.modelaparts.net
The Model A Ford Pressure Plate Restoration D. J. Voyce www.ahooga.com/notebook

COOLING SYSTEM GROUP

COOLING SYSTEM: A-8000---A-8999
Fans Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Ford Fax (Cooling) Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
More on Engine Overheating Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
Water Pump Breakdown Piranios Antique Automotive www.modelaparts.net
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FUEL SYSTEM GROUP

FUEL SYSTEM: A-9000---A-9999
How to remove the Gas Gauge Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Original Carburetors Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Gas Tank Repair and Restoration Joseph Moyer www.gas-tank.com
The Place for Model A Ford Carburetors Chris Pelikan www.Model-A.org
Carburetor Breakdown Piranios Antique Automotive www.modelaparts.com
The Firewall Date in relation to the Engine Steve Plucker www.plucks329s.org
Stamping Date
Leaking Carburetor Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (SYSTEM) GROUP

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: A-10000---A-14999
Understanding Coil Polarity Chicagoland MG Club chicagolandmgclub.com/
Light Bulbs Classic Car Lighting Specialists classicandvintagebulbs.com
Ford Fax (Powerhouse Generator) Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Generator Charge Rates Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Head Light Switches Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
License Plate Clips Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Pop-out Switches Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Starter Motors and Drives Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Wiring Diagram Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Wiring Harness to Frame Clips Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Distributor Breakdown Piranios Antique Automotive www.modelaparts.net
Starter Breakdown Piranios Antique Automotive www.modelaparts.net
Headlamp Adjustment (28-Early 29) Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
Headlamp Adjustment (29-31) Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
Model A Ignition Timing Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
Starter Changes Study Tom Wesenberg [email protected]

FENDER GROUP
FENDERS, RUNNING BOARDS AND SHIELDS: A-16000---A-16599
How to make repro fenders fit Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

HOOD: A-16600---A-16999

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT GROUP

TOOLS: A-17000---A-17199
Model A Jacks Rick Black www.mafca.com
Ford Tool Numbering System Rick Black www.ahooga.com/archives
Model A Tools Rick Black www.mafca.com
Tool Kits Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

SPEEDOMETER: A-17200---A-17299
Everything you ever wanted to know about Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
Model A speedometers
Speedometers Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

WINDSHIELD WIPERS: A-17500---A-17679

Vacuum Windshield Wiper Study Rick Black [email protected]

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 www.jmodela.2ya.com

WINDSHIELD WINGS: A-18200---A-18299

ACCESSORIES: A-18300---A-18630
Original Mid 1928 Accessories Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

STANDARD PARTS
Bolts and Nuts Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Rivets Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

BODY PARTS LIST

BACK

BODY LOCK PILLAR

Those Mysterious Holes, A short lived “early” Steve Plucker www.plucks329s.org
Production Feature (Windlace on the Early
1928Tudor Sedan)

BODY IN GENERAL
Model A/AA Body Styles and Numbers George Washington Chapter www.gwcmodela.com
Engine and Body Numbers “VIN” Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Model A Ford Body Numbers Dennis Smith www.mafca.com
Body Assembly Plant Numbers and Letter David Sturges www.mafca.com
Code Study

CENTER PANEL

DECK (Rear)

DOOR
Hinge pin removal Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
Fordor Door Alignment Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
Roadster Door Alignment Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com

FLOOR
Floorboards Steve Watrous www.stevewatrous.com

FRONT END
The Firewall Date in relation to the Engine Steve Plucker www.plucks329s.org
Stamping Date

HINGE PILLAR

PACKAGE TRAY

PARTITION

QUARTER

ROOF
How to Install Sunvisor Top Material Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
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Installing a Closed Car Roof Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com

(Tudor Sedan for example)
Rare!, Diagonal Grain Material Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
(Sport Coupe and Victoria)

SEAT

TOP
How to Install Sunvisor Top Material Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

WINDOW CURTAINS AND REGULATORS

WINDSHIELD

OTHER TOPICS

ASSEMBLY
Model A Ford Chassis Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
(Paint and Assembly Procedures)

ASSEMBLY PLANTS
Assembly Plant Production Figures Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
Body Assembly Plant Numbers and Letter David Sturges www.mafca.com
Code Study

BEARINGS
Bearing Cross Reference Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Bearing Cross Reference Fordbarn Archives www.fordbarn.com

BILL OF SALES
Another look at Model A Production Time, Ford Steve Plucker www.plucks329s.org
Factory or Dealership Bill of Sales and/or Title
Study

BOOKS
Model A Ford Book Recommendation Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

BRIGGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

The Briggs Manufacturing Company Coach Built www.coachbuilt.com

BUYING A MODEL A (Tips)

So you want to buy a Model A—where to start Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

CANADIAN FEATURES
Original Canadian Features Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

CHASSIS
Chassis Component Finishes Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
Model A Ford Chassis Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
(Paint and Assembly Procedures)
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EARLY 1928 FEATURES

Early 1928 Features Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

FABRICATION
Fabrication Features Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

FEATURES OF THE MODEL A FORD

Major Features of the Model A Ford Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

FORDOR SEDANS
Fordor Door Alignment Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com

GLASS
Glass Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
How to Install Window Glass Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

HAND CRANKING
Hand Cranking made SAFE and EASY Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com

HISTORY
History of the Model A Ford Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

HOMEMADE TOOLS FOR THE MODEL A FORD

Homemade tools for the Model A Ford Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

INSTRUCTION MANUALS
Model A Instruction Books Rick Black www.mafca.com
Original Instruction Book? Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
Instructions Manuals for the Model A Ford Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

LUBRICATION
Lubrication features of the Model A Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

KEYS AND CODES

Determining Date when Keys and their Codes Steve Plucker www.plucks329s.org
changed in Model A Production

“MESSTORTIONS”
Restorations Gone Bad Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

“MODEL” MODEL A ASSEMBLY LINE

Ford “Model” Model A Assembly Line Steve Plucker www.plucks329s.org

MODERN UPGRADES
Are Modifications Needed? Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

NEW CAR DIRECTIONS

New Car Directions Steve Watrous www.stevewatrous.com

OVERHEATING PROBLEMS
More on Engine Overheating Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
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PAINTS
Paint Color Codes Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
Paint Codes (Ditzler and PPG) Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Model A Ford Chassis Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
(Paint and Assembly Procedures)

PART NUMBERS
Understanding Part Numbers Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com

PLATING
Home Plating Kits Caswell Plating Inc. www.caswellplating.com

REPRO PARTS
Comparing Original to Repro Parts Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

RESTORATION SUPPLIES
Restoration Services Model A Trader www.modelatrader.com
Restoration Supplies Restoration Supply Company www.restorationstuff.com

RUST
The Electrolytic Rust Removal FAQ Ted Kinsey www.bhi.co.uk
Battling the Rust Monster Larry Seemann www.icehouse.net
Rust-Solve Rust Stripper Total Safe Solutions, Inc. www.cleanrust.com

SAFETY HINTS
How safe is Your Model A Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com

STARTING THE MODEL A FORD

Start a Model A Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

SUPPLIERS (PARTS)
List of Suppliers MAFCA www.mafca.com

TOOLS IN GENERAL
Ford Tool Numbering System Rick Black www.ahooga.com/archives

THE TWENTY MILLIONTH FORD

The Twenty Millionth Ford Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

VIN NUMBERS
Engine and Body Numbers “VIN” Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com

WELDING
Welding and Repairing Different types of Muggy Weld www.muggyweld.com
Metals

WOODGRAING
Woodgraining Talk Grain It Technologies www.woodgraining.com

SPECIFIC BODY STYLE INFORMATION (PASSENGER CARS)

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SPECIAL STUDIES
1927 Model A and AA Ford Registry Hans “Doc” Kalinka W4093 Country Road E.
Chilton, WI 53014-9711
Phone: 920-439-2840

35-A: STANDARD PHAETON (28-29)

Phaeton Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com

35-B: STANDARD PHAETON (30-31)

Phaeton Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com

40-A: ROADSTER (28-29)

Roadster Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
1929 Roadster (Doug Clayton) Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com

40-B: STANDARD ROADSTER (30-31)

Roadster Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
1930 Standard Roadster (Ralph Mocco) Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com

40-B: DELUXE ROADSTER (30-31)

Roadster Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
1930 Deluxe Roadster (Marco Tahtaras) Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com

45-A: STANDARD COUPE (28-29)

Research Study Jim Morris [email protected]

45-B: STANDARD COUPE (30-31)

1931 Standard Coupe (Tim Johnstone) Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com

49-A: SPECIAL COUPE (28-29)

Research Study Jim Morris [email protected]
1928 Special Coupe (Dave Lopes) Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com

50-A: SPORT COUPE (28-29)

How to Install the Belt Molding Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
50-A Sport Coupe Study Anthony Raffin [email protected]

55-A: TUDOR SEDAN (28-29)

Colors for 1928-1929 Tudors Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Gary Karr’s (1929) Tudor Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Tudor Fax Jim Mason www.jmodela.2ya.com
Those Mysterious Holes, A short lived “early” Steve Plucker www.plucks329s.org
Production Feature
(Windlace on the Early 1928 Tudor Sedan)

55-B: DELUXE TUDOR SEDAN (31)

1931 Deluxe Tudor Sedan Study Rick Black [email protected]

60-A: FORDOR (LEATHER BACK—SEAL BROWN TOP) (28-29)

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Production Quantity and Date Study Russell Knaack [email protected]

1928 Leather Back Fordor (Jack Richard) Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com

60-B: FORDOR (LEATHER BACK—BLACK TOP) BRIGGS (29)

Production Quantity and Date Study Russell Knaack [email protected]

60-C: FORDOR (STEEL BACK) (29)

Production Quantity and Date Study Russell Knaack [email protected]
1929 Steel Back Fordor (Stewart Murray) Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com

68-A: CABRIOLET (29)

Cabriolet Web Site Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
Cabriolet Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com

68-B: CABRIOLET (30-31)

Cabriolet Web Site Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
Cabriolet Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com

68-C: CABRIOLET (31)

Cabriolet Web Site Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
Cabriolet Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
Cabriolet 68-C Study Tom Moniz [email protected]

140-A: TOWN CAR (29)

Town Car Web Site Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
1929 Town Car (Carle Garrett) Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com

150-A: STATION WAGON (28-29)

Station Wagon Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
Station Wagon Study Tim Johnston [email protected]

150-B: STATION WAGON (30-31)

Station Wagon Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
Station Wagon Study Tim Johnston [email protected]

155-C: TOWN SEDAN (MURRAY) (30-31)

Body Number Data Plate Study Don Turley donturley.com

155-D: TOWN SEDAN (BRIGGS) (30-31)

1930 Town Sedan Tony Teixeira www.startpacking.com

160-A: STANDARD FORDOR SEDAN (S/W) (31)

Research Study Bruce Davis [email protected]

160-B: TOWN SEDAN (S/W) (31)

Research Study Bruce Davis [email protected]

160-C: DELUXE FORDOR SEDAN (S/W) (31)

Research Study Bruce Davis [email protected]

170-B: DELUXE FORDOR (30-31)

1930 Deluxe Fordor (Marco Tahtaras) Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
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180-A: DELUXE PHAETON

Phaeton Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com

400-A: CONVERTIBLE SEDAN (31)

1931 Convertible Sedan (Roy Querio) Marco Tahtaras www.abarnyard.com
400-A Web Site Unknown www.400agroup.com

SPECIFIC BODY STYLE INFORMATION (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES)

Commercial A’s Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com

SPECIAL STUDIES
1927 Model A and AA Ford Registry Hans “Doc” Kalinka W4093 Country Road E.
Chilton, WI 53014-9711
Phone: 920-439-2840

66-A: DELUXE PICKUP (31)

Pickup Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com

76-A: OPEN CAB PICKUP (28-29)

Pickup Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com

76-B: OPEN CAB PICKUP (30-31)

Pickup Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com

82-A: CLOSED CAB PICKUP (28-29)

Pickup Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com

82-B: CLOSED CAB PICKUP (30-31)

Pickup Message Board Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com
Installing 30-31 Closed Cab Pickup Roof Bob Johnson www.modelahouse.com