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Pamodelaroadster · 03-02-2022, 11:01 PM

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

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

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

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

McMimmcs · 03-02-2022, 11:19 PM

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

Pamodelaroadster · 03-02-2022, 11:57 PM

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

nkaminar · 03-03-2022, 07:19 AM

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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

buy it at a swap- more fun!

Fhane · 03-03-2022, 08:24 AM

Brattons. 16.95

Chuck Dempsey · 03-03-2022, 08:26 AM

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

Kurt in NJ · 03-03-2022, 08:43 AM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ

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

Post an ad in your local Craigslist for one.

Synchro909 · 03-03-2022, 05:39 PM

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

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

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

Thank you to all that have replied!!

Charlie Stephens · 03-03-2022, 10:45 PM

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

Call Steve at Bert's for an original.

https://modelastore.com/

Pamodelaroadster · 03-04-2022, 11:01 PM

Great information, thanks so much everyone!!

03-02-2022, 11:01 PM	#1
Pamodelaroadster Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Mill Hall, PA Posts: 46	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!!

03-02-2022, 11:06 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,586	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!

03-02-2022, 11:08 PM	#3
bruceincam Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 180	Re: Where to buy a hand crank Here's another option ---- same $20 https://www.earlyfordstore.com/produ...l-a-hand-crank

03-02-2022, 11:19 PM	#4
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: Where to buy a hand crank They are a very common item at swap meets in the $10 dollar range.

03-02-2022, 11:57 PM	#5
Pamodelaroadster Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Mill Hall, PA Posts: 46	Re: Where to buy a hand crank I don’t think I’m allowed to post pictures, or I don’t know how,

03-03-2022, 07:19 AM	#6
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 6,855	Re: Where to buy a hand crank Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

03-03-2022, 08:16 AM	#7
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,873	Re: Where to buy a hand crank buy it at a swap- more fun!

03-03-2022, 08:24 AM	#8
Fhane Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stuart Florida Posts: 159	Re: Where to buy a hand crank Brattons. 16.95

03-03-2022, 08:26 AM	#9
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 999	Re: Where to buy a hand crank Welcome to the 'Barn! Good Luck with your car....

03-03-2022, 08:43 AM	#10
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,673	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.

03-03-2022, 04:59 PM	#12
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,068	Re: Where to buy a hand crank Post an ad in your local Craigslist for one. __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

03-03-2022, 05:39 PM	#13
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,434	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.

03-03-2022, 09:53 PM	#14
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,320	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

03-03-2022, 09:56 PM	#15
Pamodelaroadster Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Mill Hall, PA Posts: 46	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.

03-03-2022, 09:59 PM	#16
Pamodelaroadster Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Mill Hall, PA Posts: 46	Re: Where to buy a hand crank Thank you to all that have replied!!

03-03-2022, 10:45 PM	#17
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,320	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

03-04-2022, 08:16 AM	#18
dmaxweb Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 510	Re: Where to buy a hand crank Call Steve at Bert's for an original. https://modelastore.com/

03-04-2022, 11:01 PM	#19
Pamodelaroadster Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Mill Hall, PA Posts: 46	Re: Where to buy a hand crank Great information, thanks so much everyone!!