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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,154
Posted By A Model A
Re: Frame numbers

Your engine was stamped at the Rouge on April 8, 1930. From there it was sent to an assembly plant somewhere in the US. Once the engine was dropped into a frame the engine number stamped into the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-21-2024, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 740
Posted By A Model A
Re: Election season never ends

Even Ford's marketing campaign about the Model A highlighted prominent politicians who were Model A owners.
https://youtu.be/3oN8JW6Ulm4
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-21-2023, 07:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,459
Posted By A Model A
Re: Old Pictures

You would probably like our Instagram page. We try to post a vintage Model A photo every weekday and usually do a Wreck-it-Wednesday post featuring a cracked up Model A. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-15-2023, 10:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,829
Posted By A Model A
Re: Christmas gift ideas for the Model A owner

Even when they were new people were recommending Christmas gifts for the Model A owner.

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Dec 24 1931 Beemer Nebraska

We have a video featuring dozens of Model A era Christmas...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-25-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,159
Posted By A Model A
How the Model A got its Name

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=526497&d=1695655650

Did the Model A Ford get its name on this date in 1927? Not really, but September 25th holds some significance to the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-07-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,736
Posted By A Model A
Re: Body Assembly Number Stamp Photos

Does anyone have a stamping that has the Month and Year stamped onto it? Very few plants did that but looking to see if anyone has a photo.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-06-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,736
Posted By A Model A
Re: Body Assembly Number Stamp Photos

Thank you to everyone who replied. This thread reinforces our belief that this is a part of the Model A a lot of people don't know about. We really appreciate those who have posted, and if you...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-04-2023, 07:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,736
Posted By A Model A
Body Assembly Number Stamp Photos

Hello Model A'ers! We are looking for some good quality photos of the assembly plant stamping that appeared on the body subframes. We're especially hoping to get photos of the stamping that featured...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2023, 10:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,645
Posted By A Model A
Re: Early ford wheel production

There is a clip of it in this video https://youtu.be/clYNiITQ-PA
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-22-2022, 10:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 565
Posted By A Model A
Model A Christmas Ads

How did Ford dealers try to entice people to buy a Model A at the end of the year? The same way they do today; clever Christmas ads! Here is a video featuring various Christmas themed newspaper ads...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-21-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,731
Posted By A Model A
95 Years Ago Today

The first production Model A, a Tudor, drove off the Rouge Plant's assembly line.
https://youtu.be/c_3u7QxXDSs
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-22-2022, 07:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,716
Posted By A Model A
Re: Ford’s Film announcing the 1928 Model A’s

Here is the video.
https://youtu.be/J_luYDcr7So
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-21-2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,716
Posted By A Model A
Re: Ford’s Film announcing the 1928 Model A’s

Fullrace: Can you provide the link or user name for the previous video? Just curious and want to check on something.

We're working on getting the video uploaded.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-21-2022, 10:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,716
Posted By A Model A
Re: Ford’s Film announcing the 1928 Model A’s

We have a copy of the film you're speaking of but it is very poor quality. We could upload it if there is interest but again it is very poor quality. Run time is 23 minutes.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,014
Posted By A Model A
A Model A that Runs on Wood?

Model A's are tough vehicles that could run on most anything including charcoal. This video shows a vintage setup that allowed an otherwise stock Model A engine to run on a flammable gas produced by...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-30-2022, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 959
Posted By A Model A
Re: Early Model A Frame

https://youtu.be/ghdhy5UUIfc
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2022, 09:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,042
Posted By A Model A
Re: Quick intro and question regarding serial number and model year

Anytime someone is trying to determine the date of a vehicle you should use the totality of the parts on your car to determine the year.

To find out more about what an engine number means check...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-02-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,670
Posted By A Model A
Re: The Twenty Millionth Ford; new video

When the car was found it still had the engine stamped 2000000.



The car was returned to the family after the 10 year lease with Ford was up and it is believed to still be with that family....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-21-2022, 09:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,340
Posted By A Model A
Re: Is this a Model A Accessory Hub Cap?

From the book The Wonderful Unauthorized Accessories for the Model A Ford.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=490394&d=1653184858
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-28-2022, 07:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 693
Posted By A Model A
10 Random Things from the 20 Millionth Ford

We watched over 6 hours of Ford Films on the 20 Millionth Ford while we were making our video about it and noticed that in 8 months that Town Sedan saw a lot of unique and random things.

So we...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-21-2022, 07:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,670
Posted By A Model A
The Twenty Millionth Ford; new video

We put together a new video detailing some of the history of the 20,000,000th Ford; a 1931 Town Sedan. We use archived Ford films to highlight some of the details of the car, the tour, and the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-19-2022, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,335
Posted By A Model A
Model A Body Assembly video

Based on the feedback we received with the Engine Assembly video we pieced together this video. Using 10 different archived videos spliced together this video depicts the assembly process that Ford...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,706
Posted By A Model A
The Engine Assembly Line

Using 22 different archived videos spliced together this video depicts the Model A engine being produced; from sand molds to being dropped in a chassis.

https://youtu.be/bVsCaHcKj14

Make sure...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-21-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,263
Posted By A Model A
Re: Contemporary Photos of Model A Fords

FDR used a variety of Model A's and pictures exist of him with a '28 Roadster, '29 Phaeton, '29 Cabriolet, '29 Station Wagon, and a '30 Cabriolet.

Some of those are featured in this video. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-20-2021, 07:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,490
Posted By A Model A
The 1st Model A; Oct 20, 1927

On October 20th 1927 the first production Model A engine was stamped by Henry Ford. On October 21st 1927 the first production Model A drove off the assembly line.

Here is a video with even more...
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