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Pamodelaroadster 03-02-2022 11:01 PM

Where to buy a hand crank
 

Excuse this really newbie question but I want to get a hand crank and my car did not come with one . Where’s a good place to buy one for a 31, or are all model a engine cranks the same?
Thank you!!

J Franklin 03-02-2022 11:06 PM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

There is a wanted section on this site, you can find it. The suppliers such as Snyder's list one around $20.

Welcome, Post a photo of your car!

bruceincam 03-02-2022 11:08 PM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

Here's another option ---- same $20

https://www.earlyfordstore.com/produ...l-a-hand-crank

McMimmcs 03-02-2022 11:19 PM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

They are a very common item at swap meets in the $10 dollar range.

Pamodelaroadster 03-02-2022 11:57 PM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

I don’t think I’m allowed to post pictures, or I don’t know how,

nkaminar 03-03-2022 07:19 AM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

Welcome to the Barn. Until you have posted a while you can post photos on another site and then type in a link to that site.

The crank doubles as a lug wrench for the wheels.

ronn 03-03-2022 08:16 AM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

buy it at a swap- more fun!

Fhane 03-03-2022 08:24 AM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

Brattons. 16.95

Chuck Dempsey 03-03-2022 08:26 AM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

Welcome to the 'Barn! Good Luck with your car....

Kurt in NJ 03-03-2022 08:43 AM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

The original crank has forged ears to go into crankshaft ratchet, when I first got my car and didn't have a crank I bought a reproduction and it just had a pin through a drilled hole, came apart after 2 uses, look for original one.

JKY 03-03-2022 10:26 AM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ (Post 2109782)
The original crank has forged ears to go into crankshaft ratchet, when I first got my car and didn't have a crank I bought a reproduction and it just had a pin through a drilled hole, came apart after 2 uses, look for original one.

Agree, price is up a bit, believe we were paying 20 to 25 for them at Long Beach Swap.

1crosscut 03-03-2022 04:59 PM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

Post an ad in your local Craigslist for one.

Synchro909 03-03-2022 05:39 PM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

The '31 crank handle is different from the previous years but any will do. Sammy Guthrie at Arizona Model A will have one, I'm sure.
BTW, It helps us if you put your location on your profile.

Charlie Stephens 03-03-2022 09:53 PM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

Read the judging standards to see what is correct for your car. Through Jun 28 the lug nuts were smaller. You should buy the correct one as it will probably be the same price. Swap meets or your local car club are good sources.

Charlie Stephens

Pamodelaroadster 03-03-2022 09:56 PM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

What are the 2 sizes of lug nuts? Where would I find judging standards. I’m just learning.

Pamodelaroadster 03-03-2022 09:59 PM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

Thank you to all that have replied!!

Charlie Stephens 03-03-2022 10:45 PM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

The lug nuts were 11/16 through June '28 and the 13/16 through the end of production. The judging standards were published jointly by the two National Clubs (Model A Restorers Club [MARC] and The Model A Ford Club of America [MAFCA, mafca.com]). The standards should be available on their web sites. Major vendors also sell them.

Charlie Stephens

dmaxweb 03-04-2022 08:16 AM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

Call Steve at Bert's for an original.

https://modelastore.com/

Pamodelaroadster 03-04-2022 11:01 PM

Re: Where to buy a hand crank
 

Great information, thanks so much everyone!!


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