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SHEC · 04-01-2015, 10:38 AM

Very nice ride sir -

Many folks have noted that this model was Henry Ford's personal favorite!

Enjoy all that is ahead of you - especially the driving.

Be well -

SHEC

DadOfTwo · 04-01-2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by LSJUNIPER

Thanks DadOf Two, I noticed that you have a chrome grill on your coupe, is that original for the car??

Gee, I think so. The condition seems to match the overall condition of the car...

I did notice yours has black grill and headlights? I thought they all had chrome (except the commercial vehicles)?

What do the experts say? Anyone, anyone, Bueller?

d. · 04-01-2015, 06:12 PM

original '28-'29 passenger cars had nickel plated headlights and radiator shells. commercial vehicles had black painted lights and radiator shells.
you might want to get a copy of the Restoration Guide and Judging Standards from MAFCA or MARC...it will answer a ton of questions you are likely to come up with. Best $25 you could spend; lots of photographs to help you.

DadOfTwo · 04-01-2015, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d.

original '28-'29 passenger cars had nickel plated headlights and radiator shells. commercial vehicles had black painted lights and radiator shells.
you might want to get a copy of the Restoration Guide and Judging Standards from MAFCA or MARC...it will answer a ton of questions you are likely to come up with. Best $25 you could spend; lots of photographs to help you.

Thanks

LSJUNIPER · 04-06-2015, 10:56 AM

The new water pump in on...
Now how do I set the timing on the Model A? Would like to set it while the head is off, or is the head and the distributor supposed to be on the motor.
Any help, suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks..

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Tom Wesenberg · 04-06-2015, 11:16 AM

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You'll need the head and distributor in place to set timing. While the head is off you could rig some kind of stop for the piston to stop about 1" before it's TDC. You then make a mark on the pulley with reference to a pointer on the engine block. Then turn the engine the other direction until it hits the stop and make another mark on the pulley in reference to the pointer. Now measure the two marks and make a final mark exactly half way between. This will be TDC in the most accurate way to find it.

I just use the dimple on the cam gear and trust it's accurate.

LSJUNIPER · 04-07-2015, 04:54 AM

OK, Thanks.......

LSJUNIPER · 04-11-2015, 04:37 AM

What cylinder is the number one piston? Is it the one next to the fire wall or the one next to the radiator? I am a noob when it comes to the model A....
Thanks for your help..

Tom Wesenberg · 04-11-2015, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSJUNIPER

What cylinder is the number one piston? Is it the one next to the fire wall or the one next to the radiator? I am a noob when it comes to the model A....
Thanks for your help..

It's next to the radiator.

LSJUNIPER · 05-15-2015, 05:01 AM

Where can I find the torque specs for the Model-A?? I am ready to put the head back on and the new water pump is on the head but the nuts are only snug??? Any help will be appreciated.. Thanks......

d. · 05-15-2015, 05:47 PM

you really need to buy a copy of the Restoration Guide from either MARC or MAFCA...this will answer most all of your questions. Also consider the Les Andrews manuals available from the same sources...all the answers you are looking for plus great diagrams.

LSJUNIPER · 05-16-2015, 06:49 AM

Thanks d., Will be picking up the two books you mentioned.....

Bob C · 05-16-2015, 10:03 AM

Vince has the tightening sequence on his site.
http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/tighteningsequence.htm
You want to go to 55 ft lbs in small steps.

Bob

LSJUNIPER · 05-18-2015, 04:56 AM

Thanks Bob C!!

Dick So. Cal. · 05-18-2015, 10:51 AM

I have a question for you. . . . On the back side of the top where the rear window is, what direction does the grain of the material go? Vertical or horizontal?

Original is horizontal.

Dick

LSJUNIPER · 05-19-2015, 07:49 PM

Dick, it goes vertically.....

wrndln · 05-19-2015, 08:01 PM

Dick is correct - the grain is suppose to run horizontal. I am positive that is the way it should be. It has been discussed before here on Fordbarn. My 28 special coupe has the grain running horizontal.
Rusty Nelson

Barry B./ Ma. · 05-20-2015, 07:14 AM

When I did mine back in 1980 LeBaron Bonney recommended the black pebble grain material, I guess since then the straight grained material is correct. I found the pebble grain to be easy to work with and attractive when applied. I don't know which is right but I find it's easy to keep clean (the pebble grain) and looking at old factory pictures it could be either pebble or straight grained.

LSJUNIPER · 05-20-2015, 10:31 AM

..Last night I put the new head gasket on and also put the head back on...Did not put all of the nuts on yet or the studs...Will do this over the weekend.......

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LSJUNIPER · 05-20-2015, 06:48 PM

Next step is to make sure that the radiator is not bad. Any advice??????

04-01-2015, 10:38 AM	#61
SHEC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 279	Re: 1929 special coupe Very nice ride sir - Many folks have noted that this model was Henry Ford's personal favorite! Enjoy all that is ahead of you - especially the driving. Be well - SHEC

04-01-2015, 06:12 PM	#63
d. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 510	Re: 1929 special coupe/ nickel rad. shell original '28-'29 passenger cars had nickel plated headlights and radiator shells. commercial vehicles had black painted lights and radiator shells. you might want to get a copy of the Restoration Guide and Judging Standards from MAFCA or MARC...it will answer a ton of questions you are likely to come up with. Best $25 you could spend; lots of photographs to help you.

04-06-2015, 10:56 AM	#65
LSJUNIPER Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CT Posts: 215	Re: 1929 special coupe The new water pump in on... Now how do I set the timing on the Model A? Would like to set it while the head is off, or is the head and the distributor supposed to be on the motor. Any help, suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.. 20150406_073604.jpg

04-06-2015, 11:16 AM	#66
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 1929 special coupe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You'll need the head and distributor in place to set timing. While the head is off you could rig some kind of stop for the piston to stop about 1" before it's TDC. You then make a mark on the pulley with reference to a pointer on the engine block. Then turn the engine the other direction until it hits the stop and make another mark on the pulley in reference to the pointer. Now measure the two marks and make a final mark exactly half way between. This will be TDC in the most accurate way to find it. I just use the dimple on the cam gear and trust it's accurate.

04-07-2015, 04:54 AM	#67
LSJUNIPER Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CT Posts: 215	Re: 1929 special coupe OK, Thanks.......

04-11-2015, 04:37 AM	#68
LSJUNIPER Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CT Posts: 215	Re: 1929 special coupe What cylinder is the number one piston? Is it the one next to the fire wall or the one next to the radiator? I am a noob when it comes to the model A.... Thanks for your help..

05-15-2015, 05:01 AM	#70
LSJUNIPER Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CT Posts: 215	Re: 1929 special coupe Where can I find the torque specs for the Model-A?? I am ready to put the head back on and the new water pump is on the head but the nuts are only snug??? Any help will be appreciated.. Thanks......

05-15-2015, 05:47 PM	#71
d. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 510	Re: 1929 special coupe you really need to buy a copy of the Restoration Guide from either MARC or MAFCA...this will answer most all of your questions. Also consider the Les Andrews manuals available from the same sources...all the answers you are looking for plus great diagrams.

05-16-2015, 06:49 AM	#72
LSJUNIPER Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CT Posts: 215	Re: 1929 special coupe Thanks d., Will be picking up the two books you mentioned.....

05-16-2015, 10:03 AM	#73
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,754	Re: 1929 special coupe Vince has the tightening sequence on his site. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/tighteningsequence.htm You want to go to 55 ft lbs in small steps. Bob

05-18-2015, 04:56 AM	#74
LSJUNIPER Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CT Posts: 215	Re: 1929 special coupe Thanks Bob C!!

05-18-2015, 10:51 AM	#75
Dick So. Cal. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Segundo CA Posts: 181	Re: 1929 special coupe I have a question for you. . . . On the back side of the top where the rear window is, what direction does the grain of the material go? Vertical or horizontal? Original is horizontal. Dick

05-19-2015, 07:49 PM	#76
LSJUNIPER Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CT Posts: 215	Re: 1929 special coupe Dick, it goes vertically.....

05-19-2015, 08:01 PM	#77
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,164	Re: 1929 special coupe Dick is correct - the grain is suppose to run horizontal. I am positive that is the way it should be. It has been discussed before here on Fordbarn. My 28 special coupe has the grain running horizontal. Rusty Nelson

05-20-2015, 07:14 AM	#78
Barry B./ Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southbridge, Ma. Posts: 1,614	Re: 1929 special coupe When I did mine back in 1980 LeBaron Bonney recommended the black pebble grain material, I guess since then the straight grained material is correct. I found the pebble grain to be easy to work with and attractive when applied. I don't know which is right but I find it's easy to keep clean (the pebble grain) and looking at old factory pictures it could be either pebble or straight grained.

05-20-2015, 10:31 AM	#79
LSJUNIPER Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CT Posts: 215	Re: 1929 special coupe ..Last night I put the new head gasket on and also put the head back on...Did not put all of the nuts on yet or the studs...Will do this over the weekend....... aaa.jpg bbbbb.jpg Last edited by LSJUNIPER; 05-20-2015 at 06:45 PM.

05-20-2015, 06:48 PM	#80
LSJUNIPER Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CT Posts: 215	Re: 1929 special coupe Next step is to make sure that the radiator is not bad. Any advice??????