02-12-2021, 11:10 AM | #1 |
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Which Books?
I have a birthday coming up and my wife is looking for gift ideas. Which Model A restoration books would make your must have and wish list?
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02-12-2021, 12:26 PM | #2 |
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Re: Which Books?
The Service Bulletins would be at the top of the list also Les Andrews Service and Maintenance guide I'm sure there are many others.
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02-12-2021, 01:23 PM | #3 |
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Re: Which Books?
Owners Manual.
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02-12-2021, 01:27 PM | #4 |
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Judging Standards from MARC/MAFCA and paint guide.
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02-12-2021, 09:00 PM | #6 |
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02-12-2021, 09:09 PM | #7 |
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Legendary Model A Ford: This books gives you a historical context for how the cars were run and can run when proper rebuilt.
Fordlandia: About the rubber plantation attempt, but in the middle there is some talk of how and why the Ford plants took longer to open. |
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I was in the same situation as you are and I used the search function. You will be surprised how many times this subject has been discussed.
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02-14-2021, 12:12 PM | #9 |
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The books I use most often are:
1. Model "A" Passenger Car And Model "AA" Truck Engine-Chassis Manual which is an extract of Dyke's Automobile & Gasoline Engine Encyclopedia; 2. Ford Service Bulletins, the full size and complete set reprint by MARC; 3. The judging standards; 4. Bratton's catalog.
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I would vote for the yellow Ford Service Bulletins. A classic. Lots of advice and the history of mechanical changes to the car.
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02-28-2021, 09:18 PM | #11 |
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That's a good start.....I am new so thanks
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02-28-2021, 09:41 PM | #12 |
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http://jmodela.coffeecup.com/books.html
I wrote that a bunch of years ago and it still holds true. I would recommend getting the service bulletins on cd or st least a full size copy. The small bound book is hard to read |
02-28-2021, 09:47 PM | #13 |
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Volumes. You need volumes!
MAFCA - "How to Restore your Model A" Volumes 1 thru 7 MARC - "Technically Speaking" Volumes 1 thru 14 In 1967 while in high school study halls, I would bring out my second edition "How to Restore your Model A". I would read and reread the articles but at time I would just stare at the "Before" and "After" photos of the Charles Newton family and their Phaeton. At that time I had a '29 Tudor and would dream about mine being finished like the "After" photo. Never did get the Tudor done but I did get a '28 Phaeton through the process. Last edited by dean from bozeman; 02-28-2021 at 09:52 PM. |
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I like the Service Bulletins in the large green paperback. It is easier to read than the small yellow hard cover and contains more pages.
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No one has mentioned "Henry's Lady", so I will. It has tons of photos of all the A models and many photos of interior and exterior details not found often. Also the descriptions help greatly. My only complaint is the photos are all black and white. But still a great buy.
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I like Ford Model A by Jim Schild also.
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I don't know if anyone noticed but this thread was brought out of hibernation by a new member who was trying to sell us crap. Thankfully the powers that be removed his posts.
Anyway, my pick would also be Henry's Lady. |
05-26-2022, 06:05 PM | #19 |
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From the Shadows of Coyote Mountain to the Base of Mount Diablo, by David k. Mc Arthur on Amazon. A couple of Model A stories and the life of a poor boy from Idaho to living the good life in California.
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05-26-2022, 06:32 PM | #20 |
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Wrote this a million years ago
Technical speaking was out then http://jmodela.coffeecup.com/books.html |
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