What does "All STeel" mean?

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by CHuDWah

^This^

And yes, there's a lot of non-steel wood in a Fordor. For that matter, there's lots of non-steel materials in every A.

To me, all steel means all steel - no wood. If every Model A has wood in it, why would anybody call any of them all steel? Borderline deceptive, in my book but just goes to show how the variations in terminology can cause misunderstandings.

[Dean Lemoine]

I agree with Mike. All steel means that no parts have been replaced with fiberglass

[77Birdman]

Originally Posted by Dean Lemoine

I agree with Mike. All steel means that no parts have been replaced with fiberglass

THIS. I think fenders are more prone to damage over the many years and easily replaced with fiberglass reproductions. As well as the multitude of fiberglass reproduction body's. When a car is advertised as 'all steel' it means that all of the body is steel and not fiberglass. I think most people know or are aware of the fact that these cars have wooden frames. It is irrelevant whether there has been body work (bondo) done to the car as far as 'all steel' is concerned.

[CHuDWah]

Originally Posted by Synchro909

To me, all steel means all steel - no wood. If every Model A has wood in it, why would anybody call any of them all steel? Borderline deceptive, in my book but just goes to show how the variations in terminology can cause misunderstandings.

By that logic, the seats should be just steel-plate benches and the wheels shouldn't have rubber tires. Model A seats are hard enough and the ride is rough enough as is.

But I understand your confusion given that a saloon is a place to drink beer, a bonnet is a woman's hat, a boot is a man's shoe, and a dicky is...well, not a seat.